Chapter 9, Problem 5E

(a)

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To determine: The potential energy of interaction if the chlorine atoms are far away from each other.

(b)

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To determine: The approximate bond length and bond strength for the $\text{Cl}-\text{Cl}$ bond in ${\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}$ molecule.

(c)

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To determine: If the $\text{Cl}-\text{Cl}$ bond become weaker or stronger when the ${\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}$ molecule is compressed under higher and higher pressure.