In ethers, the C - O - C bond angle is

Question

In ethers, the C - O - C bond angle is (A) 180° (B) 90° (C) 110° (D) 160°

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Ethers have a tetrahedral geometry i.e. oxygen is sp

^{3}

hybridized. The

C - O - C

bond angle is

11 0^{\circ}

. Because of the greater electronegativity of

O

than

C

, the

C

- O bonds are slightly polar and are inclined to each other at an angle of

11 0^{\circ}

, resulting in a net dipole moment.

Q. In ethers, the $C - O - C$ bond angle is