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Which of the following theory provides good explanation about the paramagnetic behaviour of oxygen ?

A

Resonance theory

B

V.S.E.P.R. theory

C

Molecular orbital theory

D

Valence bond energy

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C
It has two unpaired electrons in `pi 2p_x^**` and `pi2p_y^**` antibonding molecular orbitals
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    Resonance theory
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