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The deuteron, consisting of one proton and one neutron, has only one bound state due to the nature of the strong nuclear force and the specific properties of its constituent particles. This bound state arises from the attractive force between them, which allows for one stable configuration characterized by a specific energy level. The deuteron is unique in that it has a relatively low binding energy compared to other nuclei, resulting in only this single stable state. Higher energy states are not bound and would lead to the particles separating rather than forming additional bound states.

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