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

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

A

`110^(@)`

B

`105^(@)`

C

`120^(@)`

D

`107^(@)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`sp^(3)`, bond angle is `110^(@)`
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