In which will the O-O bond be made stronger by removing an electron? A)only O₂ B)only O₂^- C)only O₂^2- D)all of these

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Removing an electron from a molecule with an oxygen-oxygen bond can strengthen the bond if it reduces electron-electron repulsion or stabilizes the bond through other electronic effects. In the given options, all involve molecular species with oxygen-oxygen bonds. The notation suggests molecules or ions where removing an electron could lead to a stronger O-O bond by either reducing repulsion in the antibonding orbitals or stabilizing bonding orbitals, applicable to all listed cases.

In Which Will the O-O Bond Be Made Stronger by Removing