Predict the geometry of each interior atom in methanol (CH[latex]_{3}[/latex]OH) and make a sketch of the molecule.

Begin by drawing the Lewis structure of CH[latex]_{3}[/latex]OH. CH[latex]_{3}[/latex]OH contains two interior atoms: one carbon atom and one oxygen atom. To determine the shape of methanol, determine the geometry of each interior atom. Atom Number of electron groups Number of Lone Pairs Molecular geometry Carbon 4 0 Tetrahedral Oxygen 4 2 Bent Referring to the geometries of each of these interior atoms, draw a three-dimensional sketch of the methanol molecule resembling the one shown here:

Question 10.4: Predict the geometry of each interior atom in methanol (CH3O...

Principles of Chemistry: A Molecular Approach

Predict the geometry of each interior atom in methanol (CH $_{3}$ OH) and make a sketch of the molecule.

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Begin by drawing the Lewis structure of CH $_{3}$ OH. CH $_{3}$ OH contains two interior atoms: one carbon atom and one oxygen atom. To determine the shape of methanol, determine the geometry of each interior atom.