During the change of $O_2$ to $O_2^-$, the incoming electron goes to the orbital

  • [JEE MAIN 2019]
  • A

    $\pi_{2p_y}$

  • B

    $\pi_{2p_x}$

  • C

    ${\pi^*}_{2p_x}$

  • D

    ${\sigma ^*}_{2p_z}$

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