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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

`90^(@)`

B

`104^(@)`

C

`120^(@)`

D

`180^(@)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
In `C_(2)H_(5)OH`,

Due to presence of lone pair of electrons on oxygen, there occurs a small decrease in bond angle from the normal tetrahedral bond angle `(109^(@)28.)`
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