The chemical formula of methanol is CH₃OH. How many unshared electron pairs are associated with a molecule of methanol?

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Methanol has one carbon atom, one oxygen atom, and four hydrogen atoms. The chemical formula listed in the question includes formatting codes, which may be ignored for the purposes of identifying the atoms present. Based on the Lewis structure of methanol, there are two unshared electron pairs associated with the oxygen atom, giving a total of 2 unshared electron pairs in the molecule. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

The Chemical Formula of Methanol Is CH3OH

The Chemical Formula of Methanol Is CH₃OH