For diatomic molecules,the correct statement$(s)$ about the molecular orbitals formed by the overlap of two $2p_z$ orbitals is(are):
$(A)$ $\sigma$ orbital has a total of two nodal planes.
$(B)$ $\sigma^*$ orbital has one node in the $xz$-plane containing the molecular axis.
$(C)$ $\pi$ orbital has one node in the plane which is perpendicular to the molecular axis and goes through the center of the molecule.
$(D)$ $\pi^*$ orbital has one node in the $xy$-plane containing the molecular axis.

  • A
    $A, B$
  • B
    $A, C$
  • C
    $A, B, C$
  • D
    $A, D$

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