Two potential-energy curves are obtained for the diatomic molecules N₂ and O₂

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Problem

Two potential-energy curves are obtained for the diatomic molecules N₂ and O₂. Curve A has its minimum at 90 pm with a depth of 800 kJ mol⁻¹, whereas curve B has its minimum at 110 pm with a depth of 400 kJ mol⁻¹. Identify which molecule corresponds to each curve and justify your choice in one to two sentences.

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