Definition of Molecular Structure
The location of all the atoms present in a molecule of a chemical compound is being described by the molecular structure. In this kind of structure, the electron-pair geometries are not depicted, hence we are unable to tell whether there is a lone pair present around the central atom of the molecule or not.
Examples of Molecular structure:
Consider the example of a methane molecule. The molecular formula of methane is CH4 and it is one of the major components of natural gas. The molecular structure of the methane depicts that it has a tetrahedral geometry. The carbon is the central atom and four hydrogen atoms are bonded to it in a tetrahedral manner.
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