What is the structural formula of 2-pentanol?

Answer 1

The formula for 2-pentanol is C5H12O. However, when you draw the structure, be sure to make sure that the hydroxide branch is on one of the second carbons, because it is 2-pentanol. For example:

H

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H O H H H

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H - C- C - C- C - C - H

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H H H H H The structure could also very likewise be drawn with the hydroxide group going downwards or on the "4th" carbon (this term is incorrect, because the carbon is second from the right and therefore would be called the second carbon oncemore, but for clarity, I termed it the "4th" carbon).

Answer 2

A molecule of 2-pentanol includes a central chain of five carbon atoms. The carbon atoms on both ends each have three single bonds to hydrogen atoms. The next carbon atom to one end of the chain only has one single bond to hydrogen plus one single bond to an oxygen atom, which also has a single bond to a hydrogen atom. The two remaining carbon atoms in the chain are each bonded by single bonds to two hydrogen atoms.

Answer 3

C5h12o