Which of the following molecular orbitals has a nodal plane and is relatively higher in energy compared to bonding orbitals?

  • A
    ${\sigma 2p_z}$
  • B
    ${\pi 2p_x}$
  • C
    ${\sigma ^* 2p_z}$
  • D
    ${\sigma ^* 2p_y}$

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