Describe the relationship between the internuclear distance and the potential energy of the system during the formation of an $H_{2}$ molecule.

  • A
    The potential energy decreases as the atoms approach each other, reaching a minimum at the equilibrium internuclear distance.
  • B
    The potential energy increases continuously as the atoms approach each other.
  • C
    The potential energy remains constant regardless of the internuclear distance.
  • D
    The potential energy reaches a maximum at the equilibrium internuclear distance.

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