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When two 2p_z atomic orbitals of comparable energies undergoes destructive interference there is formation of :

Option: 1

3 nodal plane.


Option: 2

2 nodal plane.


Option: 3

1 nodal plane


Option: 4

4 nodal plane.


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As we have learnt,
When two 2pz atomic orbitals of comparable energies undergoes destructive interference there is formation of antibonding molecular orbital (\sigma^*_{ 2p_{z}}) having 3-nodal planes.

Hence, option number (1) is correct.

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