Assertion Both `pi(2P_(x))` and `pi^(**)(2P_(x))MO's` have one nodal plane each
Reasoning All `MO's` formed by side way overlapping of `2p` orbitals have one nodal plane .

Options

A. If both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct and `(R )` is the correct explanation of `(A)`
B. If both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct and `(R )` is the correct explanation of `(A)`
C. If `(A)` is correct but `(R )` is incorrect
D. If both `(A)` and `(R )` are incorrect

Explanation

To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reasoning provided.

### Step 1: Understand the Assertion
The assertion states that both π(2P_x) and π*(2P_x) molecular orbitals have one nodal plane each.

- **Molecular Orbital (MO) Theory**: In molecular orbital theory, π molecular orbitals are formed from the sidewise overlap of p orbitals. The π(2P_x) is a bonding molecular orbital formed from the constructive interference of two 2P_x atomic orbitals.

### Step 2: Analyze the π(2P_x) Molecular Orbital
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