How many electrons are there in the valence shell of the carbon atom of the methyl anion, CH₃−? A) 2 B) 4 C) 6 D) 8

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The methyl anion (CH3-) has one additional electron compared to a neutral methyl group (CH3), giving it a total of 8 electrons in the valence shell of the carbon atom. This accounts for the three hydrogen atoms (each contributing one electron) and the four valence electrons of carbon itself, plus the extra electron from the negative charge.

How Many Electrons Are There in the Valence Shell of the Carbon