Statement I : Diamagnetic C₂ molecule have been detected in vapour phase in which double bond consists of both pi bonds
Statement II : In C₂ molecule four electrons are present in two pi molecular orbitals

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Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Statement I is false and Statement II is true

Statement I is true and Statement II is false

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

answer is A.

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C₂ ⇒ Total electrons :- 6 + 6 = 12 [< 14e^-]

The two π - bonds in C₂ molecule are formed by the involvement of two π-molecular orbitals.

$∴$ Statement I and Statement II are correct. (true)

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