Which of the following molecular orbitals has two nodal planes?

σ 2 s

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π 2 p_{y}

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π^{*} 2 p_{y}

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σ^{*} 2 p_{x}

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Solution

The correct option is A $π^{} 2 p_{y}$

In the given figure, bonding and antibonding orbital are shown for $p_{x}$ orbital. Similar overlapping of $p_{y}$ orbitals take place.
Therefore, $π^{} 2 p_{y}$ antibonding molecular orbital has two nodal planes. Option C is correct.

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