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In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices:

Assertion (A): Bond angle in ethers is slightly less than the tetrahedral angle.

Reason (R): There is a repulsion between the two bulky (-R) groups.

(i) Assertion and reason both are correct and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
(ii) Assertion and reason both are wrong statements.
(iii) Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
(iv) Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.
(v) Both assertion and reason are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation of assertion..

Answers (1)

(iv) Because there is repulsion in between two bulky alkyl groups, tetrahedral angle in ethers is slightly less than bond angle.

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