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In the HCl molecule, separation between the nuclei of two atoms is about 1.46 A. Mass of chlorine atom is about 35.5 times as massive as hydrogen atom and nearly all mass is concentrated at its nucleus. The distance of centre of mass from hydrogen atom is

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1.42 A
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0.67 A
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0.96 A
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0.73 A
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Solution

The correct option is A 1.42 A

Position of centre of mass from origin
Xcm=m1x1+m2x2m1+m2=m1(0)+m2(d)m1+m2
m2=35.5m1
Xcm=35.5×1.46(35.5+1)
Xcm=1.42 A

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