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Why is 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?

A

of repulsion between the two bulky R groups .

B

O atom in both alcohols and ethers is `sp^(3)`-hybridised .

C

lone pair-lone pair repulsion is greater than bond pair - bond pair repulsion .

D

none of these

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