The interaction energy of London forces between two particles is proportional to r x , where r is the distance between the particles. The value of x is :

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The interaction energy of London forces between two particles is proportional to r x , where r is the distance between the particles. The value of x is : (A) 3 (B) -3 (C) -6 (D) 6

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For london dispersion forces. E propto (1/ r 6) Hence x=-6

Q. The interaction energy of London forces between two particles is proportional to $r^{x}$ , where $r$ is the distance between the particles. The value of $x$ is :

3

-3

-6

6

For london dispersion forces.
$E \propto \frac{1}{r ^{6}}$
Hence $x = - 6$

Q. The interaction energy of London forces between two particles is proportional to rx, where r is the distance between the particles. The value of x is :

3

-3

-6

6

For london dispersion forces. E∝r61​ Hence x=−6

Q. The interaction energy of London forces between two particles is proportional to $r^{x}$ , where $r$ is the distance between the particles. The value of $x$ is :

For london dispersion forces.
$E \propto \frac{1}{r ^{6}}$
Hence $x = - 6$