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Correct order of bond angles are inA. `H_(2)OgtOF_(2)gtCl_(2)OgtClO_(2)`B. `OF_(2)gtH_(2)OgtCl_(2)OgtClO_(2)`C. `ClO_(2)gtCl_(2)OgtH_(2)OgtOF_(2)`D. `OF_(2)gtOCl_(2)gtH_(2)OgtClO_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
In `ClO_(2)`, due to larger size of chlorine atom, repulsion between non-bonding electrons on the chlorine atoms overcome the lone pair-lone pair repulsion.Hence, the order of bond angle `ClO_(2)gtCl_(2)OgtH_(2)OgtOF_(2)`.


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