The C—O—H bond angle in alcohols slightly less than the tetrahedral angle whereas the…

Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSEAlcohols, Phenols and Ethers

The C—O—H bond angle in alcohols slightly less than the tetrahedral angle whereas the C—O—C bond angle in ether is slightly greater because

  1. of repulsion between the two bulky R groups.
  2. O atom in both alcohols and ethers is sp3-hybridised.
  3. lone pair – lone pair repulsion is greater than bond pair-bond pair replusion.
  4. None of these.

Answer

(C) lone pair – lone pair repulsion is greater than bond pair-bond pair replusion.

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