Why do you think a molecule with VSEPR label AB2X3 is linear while one with the label AB2X2 is bent?  Describe what is different and what physical reason would make them be different

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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.