NEET Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory MCQ Question with Solution

In the molecular orbital diagram of O₂, which molecular orbital is responsible for its paramagnetic nature?

A

π*2px

B

σ2pz

C

σ1s

D

π2py

Option A

The presence of unpaired electrons in the π2px and π2py molecular orbitals makes the O₂ molecule paramagnetic, as discussed in the NCERT context.

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