Based on molecular orbital theory,the only molecule in the list below that has unpaired electrons is ________. A)C₂ B)N₂ C)F₂ D)O₂ E)Li₂

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Oxygen (O2) is the only molecule among the options that has unpaired electrons according to molecular orbital theory. This is because in its molecular orbital configuration, the last two electrons occupy two different π* antibonding orbitals, leading to two unpaired electrons.

Based on Molecular Orbital Theory,the Only Molecule in the List