Step-by-step explanation:
To draw the crystal lattice structure of methanol, we need to represent the arrangement of molecules in the crystal. However, it's important to note that methanol typically does not form a regular crystal lattice at standard conditions, as it is a liquid at room temperature. Nonetheless, we can still represent the molecular structure of methanol.
The molecular formula of methanol is CH3OH, where the carbon atom (C) is bonded to three hydrogen atoms (H) and one hydroxyl group (OH). Each molecule of methanol can form hydrogen bonds with surrounding methanol molecules.
Here's a simplified representation of the molecular structure of methanol:
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H - C - H
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O - H
In this structure, the central carbon atom (C) is bonded to three hydrogen atoms (H) and one oxygen atom (O). The oxygen atom is also bonded to a hydrogen atom (H) to form the hydroxyl group (OH).
Please note that this representation is a simplified depiction of methanol's molecular structure rather than a crystal lattice, which cannot be accurately represented for methanol.