In the process, $O_2^ + \to O_2^{ + 2} + e^-$ the electron lost is from

  • A

    Bonding $\pi-$ orbital

  • B

    Antibonding $\pi-$ orbital

  • C

    $2{p_z}$ orbital

  • D

    $2{p_x}$ orbital

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