Given below are two statements:

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

Statement $(II)$ : The $\pi^*$ antibonding $MO$ has a node between the nucles.In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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  • A

    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are false

  • B

    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are true

  • C

    Statement $I$ is false but Statement $II$ is true

  • D

    Statement $I$ is true but Statement $II$ is false

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