The Lennard-Jones Parameters for the Interactions Between Benzene, C₆H₆, Molecules

question 3

Multiple Choice

The Lennard-Jones parameters for the interactions between benzene, C₆H₆, molecules are  = 454 kJ mol^-1 and r₀ = 527 pm. Calculate the separation that corresponds to the minimum in the Lennard-Jones potential.

• A) 592 pm
• B) 527 pm
• C) 1054 pm
• D) 745 pm

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