The correct order of bond angles of the molecules $SiCl_4$,$SO_3$,$NH_3$,and $HgCl_2$ is:

  • A
    $SO_3 > SiCl_4 > NH_3 > HgCl_2$
  • B
    $SiCl_4 > NH_3 > HgCl_2 > SO_3$
  • C
    $HgCl_2 > SO_3 > NH_3 > SiCl_4$
  • D
    $HgCl_2 > SO_3 > SiCl_4 > NH_3$

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