Which of the following is the most stable state when two atoms come closer to each other…
Chemistry · Class 11 · CBSE — Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Which of the following is the most stable state when two atoms come closer to each other to form a molecule?
- (i), when the bond is formed, the energy is minimum.
- (ii), when the atoms touch each other, the energy is zero.
- (iii), when the atoms are isolated, the energy is minimum.
- (ii), when the attractive forces are more than repulsive forces.
Answer
(A) (i), when the bond is formed, the energy is minimum.
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