To model methanol (CH₃OH), let's break down its molecular structure:
- Methanol consists of one carbon atom (C), three hydrogen atoms (H), and one oxygen atom (O).
- According to the color coding you provided:
- Carbon (C) is gray
- Hydrogen (H) is white
- Oxygen (O) is red
Based on this information, the correct description of a model of methanol CH₃OH would be:
- 1 gray sphere (for 1 carbon)
- 3 white spheres (for 3 hydrogens)
- 1 red sphere (for 1 oxygen)
Thus, the correct option would be: one gray sphere, three white spheres, and one red sphere.
If that specific option was not one of the choices provided, please let me know so I can help further!