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In water `H-O-H` bond angle is `104.5^(@)`, but in ethers `(R-O-R)` the `C-O-C` bond angle is about `110^(@)`. The reason to justify it is

A

positive inductive effect of alkyl groups is more than that of hydrogen

B

the alkyl group is polar while hydrogen is not

C

distortion caused by the lone pair of oxygen atom is compensated by the bulky alkyl groups

D

the hybridisation of oxygen atom is different in ethers and in water.

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C
Bulky groups counter balance the repulsion caused by lone pairs.
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