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The C-O bond in ether is...

The C-O bond in ether is

A

`sp^(2)-sp^(2)` overlap

B

`sp^(3)-p` overlap

C

`sp^3-sp^3` overlap

D

`sp^(3)-sp^(2)` overlap

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The correct Answer is:
C
`C-O` bond is `sp^3-sp^3` overlap.
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