Assertion (A): The bond angle C-O-C in ethers is slightly greater than tetrahedral angle. Reason (R): This is because of the repulsive interaction between the two bulky alkyl groups.

Assertion (A): The bond angle C-O-C in ethers is slightly greater than tetrahedral angle.
Reason (R): This is because of the repulsive interaction between the two bulky alkyl groups.

(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Correct Answer : Option (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

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