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AP Chemistry
2.5 Lewis Diagrams
2.2 Intramolecular Force and Potential Energy
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Potential energy as a function of halogen internuclear distance
Potential energy as a function of halogen internuclear distance
A student uses the potential-energy curves shown to compare the bonds in two halogen molecules. The zero of potential energy represents atoms that are completely separated from each other.

Which statement best interprets the graph and explains why the relative bond strengths do not follow the relative equilibrium bond lengths?

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