Interaction between atoms of a diatomic molecule is described by the relation P.E. (x) = 
, where P.E. is potential energy. If the two atoms enjoy stable equilibrium, the distance between them would be
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Potential energy is minimum if equilibrium is stable.
i.e., 
i.e., 
= 0
i.e., [-2 α α + β β x 6 ] 
= 0
i.e., (-2 α α + β β x 6 ) = 0
i.e., x = 
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