NEET Chemistry Covalent Bond MCQ Question
If two hydrogen atoms form a covalent bond resulting in the H2 molecule, what is the significant outcome when the forces of attraction and repulsion are balanced?
The system acquires minimum potential energy.
The atoms remain at maximum potential energy.
The atoms are ionized to form H+ ions.
The atoms repel each other and move apart.
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The NCERT context explains that when the force of attraction balances the force of repulsion, the system acquires minimum potential energy, which is the condition for stable covalent bond formation.
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