The paramagnetic nature of the oxygen molecule $(O_2)$ is best explained on the basis of:

  • A
    Valence bond theory
  • B
    Resonance
  • C
    Molecular orbital theory
  • D
    Hybridization

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$III$) Bond order can assume any value including zero up to four
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$A$) In $(I)$ bond order increases by $0.5$ from the existing value.
$B$) In $(II)$ bond order decreases by $0.5$ from the existing value.
$C$) In both $(I)$ and $(II)$ magnetic property is changed.
$D$) In both $(I)$ and $(II)$ magnetic property is not changed.

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