Arrange the following in increasing order of their covalent character.
$CaF_{2}$,$CaCl_{2}$,$CaBr_{2}$,$CaI_{2}$
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

  • A
    $CaF_{2} < CaCl_{2} < CaBr_{2} < CaI_{2}$
  • B
    $CaI_{2} < CaBr_{2} < CaCl_{2} < CaF_{2}$
  • C
    $CaF_{2} < CaBr_{2} < CaCl_{2} < CaI_{2}$
  • D
    $CaI_{2} < CaCl_{2} < CaBr_{2} < CaF_{2}$

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