Is this true for free radical intermediates? Can you cite a source also?
2007-05-02 19:48:34 · 5 answers · asked by sweetandlow16530 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
If you are stating that a carbon is missing 4 electrons from the outer shell and one from the first valance shell then this would be an extremely unlikely and unstable atom that would be holding 8 positively charged protons and 1 negatively charged electron. The atom would be very positive trying to fill it's valance shells to become stable again. Check valance shell theory on the net for further explaination. Most carbon atoms only donate one electron in reactions.
2007-05-02 20:01:03 · answer #1 · answered by bicentennialbuck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a carbon atom with three bonds and one radical is neutral.
A lone pair is a carbanion and is negative
an empty orbital is a carbocation and is positive
2007-05-02 21:05:46 · answer #2 · answered by peanut 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
electrons are never positively charged. Protons are the positive charge of the atom or molecule, electrons are negitive.
2007-05-02 19:54:24 · answer #3 · answered by Joe A 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It would be 5+. This is not likely to be found in a chemical reaction.
2007-05-02 19:52:40 · answer #4 · answered by Joe 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No it should be negatively charged, a carbanion.
2007-05-02 20:54:53 · answer #5 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋