Due to repulsion between the unshared pair of electrons or the lone pair of electrons on the oxygen atom, the C—O—H bond angle in alcohols is somewhat smaller than the tetrahedral angle.
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?
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?
