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Question: The \(C - O - H\) bond angle in alcohols is slightly less than the tetrahedral angle whereas the \(C...
The C−O−H bond angle in alcohols is slightly less than the tetrahedral angle whereas the C−O−C bond angle in ether is slightly greater because.
A
A repulsion between the two bulky R groups.
B
O atom in both alcohols and ethers is sp3 hybridized.
C
Lone pair -lone pair repulsion is greater than bond pair bond pair repulsion.
D
None of these
Answer
A repulsion between the two bulky R groups.