Multiple Choice
At the equilibrium bond length
A) the attractive forces holding the atoms together are less than the repulsive forces.
B) the potential energy is a maximum.
C) the potential energy is a minimum.
D) the repulsive forces are greater than the attractive forces holding the atoms together.
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