The potential energy curve for the H₂ molecule as a function of internuclear distance is :

 

Option 1 - <p>A</p>
Option 2 - <p>B</p>
Option 3 - <p>C</p>
Option 4 - <p>D</p>
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With decrease in inter-nuclear distance, the potential energy of the system decreases, reaches a minimum value and then sharply increases due to rise in inter-electronic as well as inter-nuclear repulsions

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