Isopropyl Alcohol Electron Dot Diagram

[chrisjj]

Homework Statement

Draw out the electron dot diagram for isopropyl alcohol.

Homework Equations

C3H7OH

The Attempt at a Solution

Carbon = 4 valence electrons, multiplied by 3 carbons gives us 12 valence electrons for carbon.
Hydrogen = 1 valence electrons, multiplied by 8 hyrdogens = 8 valence electrons for hydrogen.
Oxygen = 6 valence electrons.

12+8+6= 26 total valence electrons.

I know that C will be the center atom, but I am not sure otherwise on how to set up the shape of the diagram, with the hydroxide thrown in there.
The OH will be single bonded together and to the center carbon, but from there?

 

[Smith4046]

Hey chrisjj;

This may help you - near the middle of the page.

http://wulfenite.fandm.edu/Intro_to_Chem/formulas.htm

Good luck.

Steve

 

[chrisjj]

Hey chrisjj;

This may help you - near the middle of the page.

http://wulfenite.fandm.edu/Intro_to_Chem/formulas.htm

Good luck.

Steve

Thank ya.
But my friend ended up showing me how I was to go about it: