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

8

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.

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every chemical equation adheres to the law of conservation of mass, which states that matter cannot be created or destroyed. therefore, there must be the same number of atoms of each element on each side of a chemical equation.