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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

Ethers are class of organic compounds that contain ether group – an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl groups or aryl groups. They have the general formula R – O – R′, where R and R′ represents the alkyl or aryl groups. Ether, like water have a tetrahedral geometry i.e., oxygen is sp3 hybridised. The C – O – C bond angle in ethers is slightly greater than the tetrahedral angle due to repulsive interactions between the two bulky groups when they are attached to oxygen.

Options:

Correct Answer:

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2.