According to the Molecular Orbital Theory, the total number of electrons pairs in oxygen molecule is:

16

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12

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5

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8

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Solution

The correct option is D $5$
From the MO diagram of oxygen molecule number of electrons, the paired electron is 5 and unpaired electrons is 2.
Hence, $C$ is correct.

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