Exhibit 30-1 to Answer the Following Question(s),consider the π Molecular Orbitals of Orbitals

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Multiple Choice

Exhibit 30-1
To answer the following question(s) ,consider the π molecular orbitals of a conjugated diene shown below:
-Refer to Exhibit 30-1.Which molecular orbital of a conjugated diene contains two nodes between nuclei?

• A)ψ₁
• B)ψ₂
• C)ψ₃*
• D)ψ₄*

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