Which of the following sequences represents the correct increasing order of bond angles in the given molecules?

  • A
    $OF_2 < H_2O < OCl_2 < ClO_2$
  • B
    $H_2O < OF_2 < OCl_2 < ClO_2$
  • C
    $OCl_2 < ClO_2 < H_2O < OF_2$
  • D
    $ClO_2 < OF_2 < OCl_2 < H_2O$

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