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The C - C - C bond angle in long unbranc...

The `C - C - C` bond angle in long unbranched alkanes is

A

`180^(@)`

B

`109.5^(@)`

C

slightly greater than `109.5^(@)`

D

slightly smaller than `109.5^(@)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Due to steric repulsion, the tetrahedral bond angle is slightly increased.
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