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Based on M.O elecrtonic configuration, compare the magnetic property of `O_2` and `O_2^2-`

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For `O_2`, B.O = 1/2[10-6] = 4/2 = 2
For `O_2^2-`, B.O = 1/2[10-8] = 2/2 = 1
Thus `O_2` with higher bond order is more stable than `O_2^2-` with lower of bond order.
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