The pairs of species of oxygen and their magnetic behaviour are noted below. Which of the following presents the correct description ?

  • [AIPMT 2011]
  • A

    $O_2^-, O_2^{2-}$ - Both diamagnetic

  • B

    $O^+, O_2^{2-}$ - Both paramagnetic

  • C

    $O_2^+ , O_2$ - Both paramagnetic

  • D

    $O, O_2^{2-}$ - Both paramagnetic

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