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Oxygen molecule is...

Oxygen molecule is

A

one axial s-s overlap and one p-p axial overlap

B

two p-p axial overlaps

C

two p-p sidewise overlaps

D

one p-p axial and one p-p sidewise overlap.

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The correct Answer is:
D

Configuration of `O_(2)` molecule

`sigma` bond of O = O is formed by axial overlapping of p - p orbital while `pi` bond is formed by sidewise overlapping of p - p orbital.
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