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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

What is the -C-OH bond angle in alcohols?

Options:

less than 109o28'

109o28'

104o

120o

Correct Answer:

less than 109o28'

Explanation:

The bond angle -C-O-H in alcohols is slightly less than the tetrahedral angle (109o28'). It is because of the repulsion between the unshared electron pairs of oxygen.