Which condition necessarily leads to a molecular geometry that is identical tothe electron geometry?(a) The presence of a double bond between the central atom and a terminal atom.(b) The presence of two or more identical terminal atoms bonded to the centralatom.(c) The presence of one or more lone pairs on the central atom.(d) The absence of any lone pairs on the central atom.

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Quantum Mechanical Treatment of the Valence Bond Theory

Quantum mechanical treatment of valence bond theory refers to the relationship established between the quantum mechanical theory and the valence bond theory to describe the chemical bonding in a particular molecule.