A statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the option given below each equation.
Assertion : Bond angle in ethers is slightly less than the tetrahedral angle.
Reason : There is repulsion between the two bulky (—R) groups.
In the ether, the bond angle is greater than the tetrahedral angle due to the fact that internal repulsion by the hydrocarbon part is greater than the external repulsion of the lone pair on oxygen.
Thus, both the assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.