Identify the correct dot structure of $O_{2}$ molecule?

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Solution

The correct option is D
To satisfy octet configuration in the $O_{2}$ molecule, each oxygen atom shares two electrons and hence a double bond is formed between them. Thus, the dot structure around each oxygen atom should have 8 electrons in total.

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