Observe the following molecules: $C_2, N_2, O_2, F_2$. Which one of the following statements is correct for the above molecules?

  • A
    They exhibit same magnetic property
  • B
    They have same number of bonding molecular orbitals and same number of antibonding molecular orbitals
  • C
    The sequence of molecular orbitals is as follows $\sigma 2p_z < (\pi 2p_x = \pi 2p_y) < (\pi^* 2p_x = \pi^* 2p_y) < \sigma^* 2p_z$
  • D
    They have same bond order

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