Question

How you can explain the magnetic charecter of O2 on the basis of molecular orbital theory(MOT)?

Answer 1

In its molecular structure lone pair present so it is paramagnetic or magnetic

Answer 2

Here you have the MOT configuration of O2.

We can clearly see, there are 2 unpaired electrons here.

These unpaired electrones result in paramagnetism as they act as really small magnets.

Pleas inform if wrong, approve is correct.