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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Correct Answer - C
It has two unpaired electrons in `pi 2p_x^**` and `pi2p_y^**` antibonding molecular orbitals

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