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The number of electrons present in the valance shell of central atom of methyl carbocation is:

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8
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7
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6
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4
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Solution

The correct option is A 8

Atomic no. of C is 6(1s2,2s2,2p2). Methyl carbocation contains 3 bond. So it has 6 electron in last orbit and it has already 2 electron in 1s2 which is not involved in bonding. Hence total 8 electron or 4 pairs of electrons.


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