AIIMS 2019 Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory Assertion Reason Question

The assertion is true because S₂ molecules exhibit paramagnetic behavior due to the presence of unpaired electrons in their molecular orbitals. However, the reason is false; S₂ does not have two paired electrons in the anti-bonding t₂g³ orbitals like O₂; instead, it has two unpaired electrons in the anti-bonding σ* and t₂g orbitals, which contributes to its paramagnetism. Option A is incorrect because the reason does not correctly explain the assertion, while option B is incorrect as it suggests both statements are true with a correct explanation. Option D is incorrect since the assertion is indeed true.