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The range of attraction between molecules is of the order of

a
10-6m
b
10-9m
c
10-12m
d
10-15m

detailed solution

Correct option is B

The origin of inter molecular force is electrostatic force and this force can be expressed as . As r increases F decreases and becomes almost zero when r is of the order of 10-9m.

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