A-LevelChemistryIntroduction to organic chemistryMay/June 2022Paper 1 Q271 Mark
The molecular formula CH₃ can represent an anion, a cation or a free radical. Species with the molecular formula CH₃ can act as an electrophile, a free radical or a nucleophile depending on the number of outer shell electrons on the central carbon atom. How many outer shell electrons on the central carbon atom must be present for CH₃ to act in these different ways?
A6, 7, 8
B6, 8, 7
C7, 6, 8
D8, 7, 6
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