Distinguish between bonding molecular orbitals and antibonding molecular orbitals.

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Bonding Molecular Orbitals $(BMO)$Antibonding Molecular Orbitals $(ABMO)$
It is abbreviated as $BMO$. Its wave function is expressed by $\psi_{MO} = \psi_{A} + \psi_{B}$.It is abbreviated as $ABMO$. Its wave function is expressed by $\psi_{MO}^{*} = \psi_{A} - \psi_{B}$.
They are formed by the additive effect of atomic orbitals.They are formed by the subtractive effect of atomic orbitals.
Formation involves constructive interference of electron waves,reinforcing each other.Formation involves destructive interference of electron waves,canceling each other.
Electron density is concentrated between the nuclei,reducing internuclear repulsion.Electron density is concentrated away from the space between the nuclei.
No nodal plane is present between the nuclei.$A$ nodal plane (where electron density is zero) exists between the nuclei.
Electrons in $BMO$ stabilize the molecule.Electrons in $ABMO$ destabilize the molecule.
$BMO$ possesses lower energy than the combining atomic orbitals.$ABMO$ possesses higher energy than the combining atomic orbitals.
$BMO$ is stable. Examples: $\sigma, \pi$.$ABMO$ is unstable. Examples: $\sigma^{*}, \pi^{*}$.

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