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The number of anti-bonding electron pairs in O22- molecular ion on the basis of molecular orbital theory is (Atomic number of O is 8)

(a) 3 

(b) 2 

(c) 5 

(d) 4

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The correct option is : (d) 4

Explanation:

Thus, the no. of antibonding electrons in O22- ion is = 8(4 pairs)

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