The diagrams represent the potential energy $U$ of a function of the inter-atomic distance $r$. Which diagram corresponds to stable molecules found in nature

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(a) When the distance between atoms is large then interatomic force is very weak. When they come closer, force of attraction increases and at a particular distance force becomes zero. When they are further brought closer force becomes repulsive in nature
This can be explained by slope of $U - x$ curve shown in graph (a)

Q. The diagrams represent the potential energy $U$ of a function of the inter-atomic distance $r$. Which diagram corresponds to stable molecules found in nature

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