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If the C-O bond length in methanol is 142pm, what will be the C-O bond length in the given compound?(a) 96pm(b) 121pm(c) 141pm(d) 202 pmThis question was posed to me in final exam.The query is from Structures of Functional Groups topic in division Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer» CORRECT option is (c) 141pm

The best explanation: The SHOWN compound in methoxymethane which is an ETHER. The C-O bond length in ETHERS is ALMOST the same as that in alcohols.


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