Why is the Binding Energy of Deuterons So Low Compared to Larger Nuclei?

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Why the binding energy of deutron is very low?
 
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mfb said:
Why do you expect a higher binding energy?

It is an odd/odd nucleus.
Thanks for reply
Because average binding energy of nuclei is near about 7 Mev