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If the potential energy between two molecules is given by U=Ar6+Br12,  then at equilibrium, separation between molecules, and the potential energy are : 

a
BA16, 0
b
B2A16, −A22B
c
2BA16, −A22B
d
2BA16, −A24B

detailed solution

Correct option is D

U=−Ar6+Br12 For equilibrium, net force should be zero.⇒F=-dUdr=0⇒6Ar7=12Br13∴r=2BA16 and U=−A24B

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