In both water $(H_{2}O)$ and dimethyl ether $((CH_{3})_{2}O)$,the oxygen atom is the central atom and has the same hybridization,yet they have different bond angles. Which one has a greater bond angle? Give a reason.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) Dimethyl ether has a greater bond angle than water. In both molecules,the central oxygen atom is $sp^{3}$ hybridized with two lone pairs.
In dimethyl ether,the bond angle is greater $(111.7^{\circ})$ compared to water $(104.5^{\circ})$ due to the greater repulsive interaction between the two bulky methyl $(-CH_{3})$ groups than that between the two small $H$-atoms.
The $C$ atom of the $-CH_{3}$ group is attached to three $H$-atoms through $\sigma$-bonds,and the electron density of the $C-H$ bond pairs increases the steric repulsion,pushing the $C-O-C$ bond angle wider.

Explore More

Similar Questions

$BF_3$ is used as a catalyst in several industrial processes due to its

The shapes of $XeF_2, XeF_4$,and $XeO_3$ respectively are

What are the formal charges on the terminal oxygen atoms of the ozone $(O_3)$ molecule?

What is the number of lone pairs of electrons on $Xe$ in $XeF_2$?

The geometrical arrangement of orbitals and shape of $I_3^-$ are respectively

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo