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Which of the following molecular species has unpaired electrons(s) ? .

A

`N_(2)`

B

`F_(2)`

C

`O_(2)^(-)`

D

`O_(2)^(2-)`

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The correct Answer is:
C

`O_(2)^(-)` has odd number (17) of electrons, therefore it must contain at least one unpaired electron.
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