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In order to separate out two molecules from each other, the potential energy between them must be

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positive
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negative
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minimum
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D
zero
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Solution

The correct option is D zero
There is some potential energy to combine the molecules. So without applied any force we can not separate the molecules. When potential energy is zero , the molecules easily separate out.

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