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Published on: August 13, 2026
The number of anti-bonding electrons pairs in 
molecular ion on the basis of molecular
orbital theory is (atomic no. of O is 8)
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
*represents antibonding molecular orbitals
Thus the no. of antibonding electrons in 
ion is 
(4 pairs)
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