Question

How many electrons are there in the valence shell of the carbon atom of the methyl anion, CH3-? O a 2 Ob.4 O 0.6

Answer 1

8

Step-by-step explanation:

Methyl anion (CH₃⁻)

Valence electrons of carbon = 4

Valence electrons of hydrogen = 1

Charge = -1 which means addition of 1 electron

The total number of the valence electrons = 4 + 3(1) + 1 = 8

In the Lewis structure of anion also, 1 lone pair and 3 bond pairs on the carbon atom which corresponds to 8 valence electrons.