Chapter 1, Problem 6PP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The Lewis structure of ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{OH}$ is to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

The Lewis structure of a molecule is a representation of the molecule in which valance electrons of the atomsare shown.

The number of valence electrons of an atom is equal to the group number to which it belongs. Bonding atoms attaina stable electronic configuration and a stable atom generally has eight electrons in itsvalence shell.

To attain a stable configuration, atoms share their electrons with each other.