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

question 14

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 * orbital
b. a * orbital

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