Question Detail
Question
The lone-pair electrons of the methyl anion occupy a orbital.
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The methyl anion (CH3-) has a carbon with three bonds and one lone pair. This requires four hybrid orbitals, which are sp3 hybridized. The lone pair occupies one sp3 orbital.
Hint
How many hybrid orbitals does the carbon in CH3- need?