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`O_(2)`molecules consists of two oxygen atoms. In the molecules , nuclear force between the nuclei of the two atoms

A

Is not important because nuclear forces are short –ranged

B

Is as important as electrostatic force for binding the two atoms

C

Cancels the repulsive electrostatic force between the nuclei

D

Is not important because oxygen nucleus have equal number of neutrons and protons

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In the molecules, nuclear force between the nuclei of the two atoms is not important because nuclear forces are short – ranged.
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