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What is the approximate planar bond angle between the carbonyl C-O bond and the bond between the carbonyl carbon and the atom attached to it?(a) 60°(b) 90°(c) 120°(d) 135°The question was asked by my college director while I was bunking the class.I would like to ask this question from Nomenclature and Structure of Carbonyl Groups in division Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct CHOICE is (C) 120°

Explanation: The BOND angles ASSOCIATED with the CARBONYL group is approximately 120°, which is similar to that of a trigonal coplanar structure.



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