The M–O–M bond angles in M2O (where M is halogen) is in the order
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a
Br2O > Cl2O > F2O
b
F2O >Br2O >Cl2O
c
F2O > Cl2O > Br2O
d
Cl2O > F2O >Br2O
answer is A.
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Detailed Solution
Br2O > Cl2O > F2O. Bond angle decreases because the electronegitivity of halogen atom increases and halogen atom pulls the bonded electrons towards itself hence bond pair-bond pair repulsions decreases ,bond angle decreases.