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Which of the following molecules\ions does not contain unpaired electrons?

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N+2
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O2
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C
O22
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B2
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Solution

The correct option is C O22
The molecular orbital diagram of O22,π2Px and π2Py molecular orbitals are completely filled , which are partially filled in O2. These are no unpaired electrons. So, O22 does not contain unpaired electrons.

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