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Assertion : Both `pi(2p_(x))` and `pi**(2p_(x))` MO's have one modal plane each
Reason :All Mo's formed by side way overlapping of `2p`-orbital have one model palne

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is a true explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

if assertion is false but reason is true.

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The correct Answer is:
B
`pi(2p_(x))` has one nodal plane,
`pi**(2p_(x))` has two nodal plane
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