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

Question

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

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

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

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

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