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.

Explanation

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.