What is the bond angle of C-N-E(E=C or H) in case of trimethylamine?
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a
109.5o
b
More than 109.5o
c
108o
d
More than 108o
answer is C.
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Trimethylamine is a base, like ammonia. Also like ammonia, it has a trigonal pyramidal structure. The C-N-C bond angle is 108odue to greater repulsions between the methyl groups.