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According to molecular orbital theory, the paramagnetism of `O_(2)` molecule is due to the presence of

A

Unpaired electrons in the bonding `sigma` molecular orbital

B

Unpaired electrons in the antibonding `sigma` molecular orbital

C

Unpaired electron in the bonding `pi` molecular orbital

D

Unpaired electrons in the antibonding `pi` molecular orbital

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