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What is the correct bond angle in dimethyl ether?

(a) 120°

(b) 109°

(c) 180°

(d) 110°

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The correct option is: (d) 110°

Explanation:

The oxygen atom in ethers is sp3 hybridized. Two of the hybrid orbitals overlap with hybrid orbitals of two carbon atoms to form sigma bonds and the bond angle is

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