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

question 57

Multiple Choice

How many electrons are there in the valence shell of the carbon atom of a methyl cation, CH₃⁺?

• A) 4
• B) 5
• C) 6
• D) 7

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