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Why is the C – O – H bond angle in alcohols slightly less than the tetrahedral angle whereas the C – O – C bond angle in ether is slightly greater? - Chemistry

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Why is the C – O – H bond angle in alcohols slightly less than the tetrahedral angle whereas the C – O – C bond angle in ether is slightly greater?

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The C – O – H bond angle in alcohols is slightly less than the tetrahedral angle (109.5°) because of larger repulsions between the lone pairs of electrons. For example in methanol C – O – H bond angle is 108.9°.

In ethers, the C – O – C bond angle is slightly greater than tetrahedral angle. For example in dimethyl ether C – O – C bond angle is 111.7°. The larger bond angle in ethers may be because of greater repulsions between bulkier alkyl groups as compared to one H in alcohols.

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पाठ 11: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers - Multiple Choice Questions (Type - I) [पृष्ठ १६०]

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एनसीईआरटी एक्झांप्लर Chemistry [English] Class 12
पाठ 11 Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Multiple Choice Questions (Type - I) | Q 51 | पृष्ठ १६०

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(i) H2/Pd

(ii) LiAlH4

(iii) NaBH4

(iv) Reaction with RMgX followed by hydrolysis


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Mark the correct increasing order of reactivity of the following compounds with HBr/HCl.

(a)
(b)
(c)

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Suggest a reagent for the following conversion.


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Write the chemical equation in support of your answer.


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Write the mechanism of acid dehydration of ethanol to yield ethene.


Write the mechanism of acid dehydration of ethanol to yield ethene. 


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