12th Class Chemistry Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers / एल्कोहॉल, फीनॉल तथा ईथर Question Bank MCQs - Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

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    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

    A) of repulsion between the two bulky R groups.

    B) O atom in both alcohols and ethers is \[s{{p}^{3}}\]- hybridised.

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

    D) None of these.

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    of repulsion between the two bulky R groups.


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