Question

In the given molecule choose the correct order of their angle.

(a) x > y > z 

(b) x < y < z 

(c) x = y > z 

(d) Can’t be predicted

Answer 1

Correct option: (a) x > y > z

Explanation:

Therefore, repulsion between both C – O bonds will be greater than the repulsion between C – H bond and C – OH bond or between C – H and C = O bond. Repulsion between C – H and C = O bond is greater than that of between C – H and C – OH bond, because double bond character in C – OH bond will always be less than C = O.