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Assertion (A) Bond angle in ethers is sl...

Assertion (A) Bond angle in ethers is slightly less than tetrahedral angle.
Reason (R) There is a repulsion between the two bulky (-R) groups.

A

Assertion and reason both are correct and reason is correct explanation of assertion.

B

Assertion and reasons both are wrong statements.

C

Assertion is correct statement but reasons is wrong statement.

D

Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement

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The correct Answer is:
B
Correct assertion : Bond angle in ethers is slightly less than the tetrahedral angle.
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