During nuclear fusion, when a hydrogen atom with 1 proton is fused with a nitrogen atom with 7 protons, the resulting atom is: a a carbon atom with 6 protons b a nitrogen atom with 7 protons c an oxygen atom with 8 protons d hydrogen and nitrogen can't combine during nuclear fusion any /explanation would

The correct answer is Option C.

Explanation:

Nuclear fusion reaction is defined as the reaction in which two lighter nuclei join (fuses) together to form a heavier nuclei.

Number of protons determine the atomic number of an element.

The chemical reaction representing the nuclear fusion of nitrogen and hydrogen is given by the equation:

The fusion of these two elements results in the formation of oxygen atom which has 8 protons.

Thus, the correct answer is Option C.