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|C-O-C bond angle in dimethyl ether is equal to

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a

111.7°

b

108°

c

104.5°

d

118°

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Repulsions between bulkyl alkyl groups exceed lp-lp repulsions in dimethyl ether;

It has two alkyl groups attached to oxygen along with two lone pairs on oxygen;

Bond angle will be greater than tetrahedral angle;

Bond angle is 111.7°

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