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C-O-C bond angle in ethers is higher than H-O-H bond angle in water through O is `sp^3` -hybridisedin both the cases.

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The bond angle in ether and water are 110 and `104.5^@` respectively. Each has tetrahedral shape due to `sp^3` hybridisation. Both show deviation from the tetrahedral angle i.e. `109.5^@` due to repulsion. The bond angle in ether is greater than that of water due to greater repulsive interactions between alkyl groups than hydrogen atoms in water.
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