JEE Main Chemistry question

The nodal plane of the π-bond in ethene is located

(A)In the molecular plane (the plane of the sigma framework)Correct
(B)In a plane parallel to the molecular plane
(C)In a plane perpendicular to the molecular plane, bisecting the C–C sigma bond at right angles
(D)In a plane perpendicular to the molecular plane, containing the C–C sigma bond

Answer: (A)

Solution

The π electron density lies above and below the plane of the sigma-bonded atoms; the

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Question ID VK-139434