Draw the structural formula of a 2-methylpropane-2-ol molecule.

2-Methylpropane-2-ol, also known as tert-butyl alcohol, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C4H10O. Its structure features a central carbon atom bonded to three methyl groups and one hydroxyl group. Below is a description of its structural formula:

Structural Formula Breakdown

The structural formula can be represented as follows:

• A central carbon atom (C) is connected to three other carbon atoms (C) from the methyl groups.
• One of the bonds from the central carbon is connected to a hydroxyl group (–OH).

Visual Representation

While I can't draw directly, you can visualize it like this:

Central Carbon: C
Methyl Groups: –C(CH₃)₃
Hydroxyl Group: –OH

Putting it all together, the structure looks like this:

Structural Formula:
CH3
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CH3-C-OH
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CH3

This arrangement shows how the molecule is structured, highlighting the tert-butyl group and the alcohol functional group.