Question

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. 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 repulsion
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

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 of repulsion between the two bulky R groups.