Q.

(A) : Both π2px and π2px MO’s have one nodal plane each. 
(R) : All MO’s formed by sideways overlapping of 2p-orbitals have one nodal p

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a

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

b

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

c

(A) is true but (R) is false

d

Both (A) and (R) are false

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

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π(2Px​) and π*(2Px​) MO's have one and two nodal planes respectively.

All bonding MO's formed by side way overlapping of 2p-orbitals have one nodal plane.

All antibonding MO's formed by side way overlapping of 2p-orbitals have two nodal planes.

Hence, Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

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