For diatomic molecules, the correct statement($s$) about the molecular orbitals formed by the overlap to two $2 p_z$ orbitals is(are)

$(A)$ $\sigma$ orbital has a total of two nodal planes.

$(B)$ $\sigma^*$ orbital has one node in the $x z$-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 $x y$-plane containing the molecular axis.

  • [IIT 2022]
  • A

    $A,B$

  • B

    $A,C$

  • C

    $A,B,C$

  • D

    $A,D$

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