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

  • A
    $\pi ^*$ orbital
  • B
    $\pi$ orbital
  • C
    $\sigma ^*$ orbital
  • D
    $\sigma$ orbital

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Match the following:
Pair of species Identical property
$A$. $B_2 \& O_2$ $P$. Bond order $= 2.5$
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