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MTBE (Methyl tertiary butyl ether) is a constituent of Petrol. Its structural formula is shown below.

Correct answer: C. Option C: The bond angle between CH3 and C is 109.50 and between C and O is 1050.

  • A. Option A: The bond angle between CH3 and C is 1200.
  • B. Option B: The bond angle between C and O is 1800.
  • C. Option C: The bond angle between CH3 and C is 109.50 and between C and O is 1050.
  • D. Option D: The bond angle between CH3 and C is 900.

Explanation

The angle P(between CH3 and C)is 109.50.The carbon atom in the methyl group forms tetrahedral angles due to its four single bonds, including the one with the oxygen atom in the ether linkage. The angle between C and O (angle Q) is 1050.

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