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According to MOT,  the true statement regarding both O2 and C2 is

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a

Bond order is same in both

b

Both are paramagnetic 

c

Both contain 2 σ bonds

d

Both contain 2 π bonds 

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

O2 is paramagnetic ; C2 is diamagnetic

Bond order O2 = C2 = 2

O2 = 1σ + 1π bond 

C2 = 2 π bonds

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