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Q.

The C-O-H bond angle in alcohol is

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a

Slightly less than 120°.

b

Slightly less than 109°28’.

c

Slightly greater than 120°.

d

slightly greater than 109°28’.

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The bond angle in C− O −H in alcohols is slightly less than109°28’( tetrahedral angle). It is due to the repulsion between the unshared electron pairs of oxygen. In alcohols, two lone pair of electrons are present.

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