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Which molecule, water (H 2 O) or dimethyl ether (CH 3 OCH 3 ), has a greater bond angle?

Options

  1. AWater, because it has a greater electronegativity difference between the central atom and surrounding atoms.
  2. BDimethyl ether, because it has a smaller electronegativity difference between the central atom and surrounding
  3. CWater, because it has fewer surrounding atoms bonded to the central atom.
  4. DDimethyl ether, because it has more surrounding atoms bonded to the central atom.

Correct answer

A. Water, because it has a greater electronegativity difference between the central atom and surrounding atoms.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (A) Water, because it has a greater electronegativity difference between the central atom and surrounding atoms.

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