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The 
bond angle in alcohols is slightly less than the tetrahedral angle whereas the 
bond angle in ether is slightly greater because.
A
A repulsion between the two bulky R groups.
B
O atom in both alcohols and ethers is 
hybridized.
hybridized.
C
Lone pair -lone pair repulsion is greater than bond pair bond pair repulsion.
D
None of these
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
A repulsion between the two bulky R groups.
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