During change of $O_2$ to $O_2^-$  ion, the electron adds on which one of the following orbitals

  • A

    ${\sigma ^ * }$ orbital

  • B

    ${\sigma}$ orbital

  • C

    ${\pi ^ * }$ orbital

  • D

    ${\pi}$ orbital

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