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That the conventional representation of oxygen molecule `:ddotO: " " :ddotO:` Is wrong is suggested by the fact that

A

oxygen is a colourless gas

B

oxygen atoms join to form the triatomic ozone molecule

C

oxygen is paramagnetic

D

oxygen is highly reactive

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Paramagnetism of `O_2` molecule suggests the presence of unpaired electron .The conventional formula shows all electrons paired.
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