Explain What Is Meant by a Node (Or Nodal Plane) $\sigma$

question 30

Essay

Explain what is meant by a node (or nodal plane) in a molecular orbital and draw sketches of the following orbitals, indicating at least one nodal plane in each one.
A) a $\sigma$ * orbital
B) a $\pi$ * orbital

• A) a \(\sigma\)* orbital
• B) a \(\pi\)* orbital

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