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

  • [AIPMT 2012]
  • A

    $\pi ^*$ orbital

  • B

    $\pi$ orbital

  • C

    $\sigma ^*$ orbital

  • D

    $\sigma$ orbital

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