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The H-O-H bond angle in water is...

The `H-O-H` bond angle in water is

A

`105^(@)`

B

`102^(@)`

C

`180^(@)`

D

`90^(@)`

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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
    of repulsion between the two bulky R groups .
    B
    O atom in both alcohols and ethers is `sp^(3)`-hybridised .
    C
    lone pair-lone pair repulsion is greater than bond pair - bond pair repulsion .
    D
    none of these

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