The paramagnetic nature of oxygen molecule is best explained on the basis of
Valence bond theory
Resonance
Molecular orbital theory
Hybridization
The total number of anti bonding molecular orbitals, formed from $2 \mathrm{~s}$ and $2 \mathrm{p}$ atomic orbitals in a diatomic molecule is_______
When $O _2$ is adsorbed on a metallic surface, electron transfer occurs from the metal to $O _2$. The $TRUE$ statement$(s)$ regarding this adsorption is(are)
$(A)$ $O _2$ is physisorbed
$(B)$ heat is released
$(C)$ occupancy of $\pi_{2 p }^*$ of $O _2$ is increased
$(D)$ bond length of $O _2$ is increased
Assuming that Hund's rule is violated, the bond order and magnetic nature of the diatomic molecule $B_2$ is
The bond order and magnetic property of acetylide ion are same as that of $........$.
Which of the following molecular orbitals has maximum number of nodal planes ?