When $\psi_{\mathrm{A}}$ and $\Psi_{\mathrm{B}}$ are the wave functions of atomic orbitals, then $\sigma^*$ is represented by :

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  • A

    $\psi_A-2 \psi_B$

  • B

    $\psi_A-\psi_B$

  • C

    $\psi_A+2 \psi_B$

  • D

    $\psi_A+\psi_B$

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For $F_2$ and $OF$ molecules consider the following statements 
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$(b)$ $OF$ is paramagnetic but $F_2$ is diamagnetic
$(c)$ $F_2$ is more likely to dissociate into atoms than $OF$
$(d)$ Both have greater number of electrons in $BMO$ than that in $ABMO$
Which of the following statements are true $(T)$ or false $(F)$ respectively

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Given below are two statements:

Statement $(I)$ : A $\pi$ bonding $MO$has lower electron density above and below the inter-nuclear asix.

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