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Which one of the following is diamagneti...

Which one of the following is diamagnetic ?

A

`O_(2)`

B

`O_(2)^(2-)`

C

`O_(2)_(2+)`

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
B
`O_(2)^(2-)` is diamagnetic. Additional two electrons are paired in anti-bonding molecular orbits `pi_(2py) and pi_(2py).`
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