Question

In the process, $O_2^{+}\to O_2^{2+}+e^{-}$the electron lost is from

• A. bonding $\pi$-orbital
• B. antibonding $\pi$-orbital
• C. $2p_z$ orbital
• D. $2p_x$ orbital

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Correct answer is (b) antibonding $\pi$-orbital