How many bonding electrons are there in $2 p$ MO of $O_{2}$ molecule?

2

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4

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6

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8

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Solution

The correct option is C $6$
Bonding electrons are shown in green in the above diagram. So a total of 6 bonding electrons are there in MO of oxygen molecule.

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