The Lone Pair of Electrons in the Methyl Anion, CH₃^-

question 158

Multiple Choice

The lone pair of electrons in the methyl anion, CH₃^-, resides in which orbital?

• A) s²
• B) p
• C) sp
• D) sp³
• E) sp²

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