What happens to the carbon atom in the transformation of chloromethane to methyllithium? CH₃Cl + 2Li CH₃Li + LiCl

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In the transformation of chloromethane to methyllithium, the carbon atom in chloromethane gains an electron from the lithium atom, resulting in the formation of methyllithium. Since the carbon atom gains one electron, it is reduced. Therefore, the correct answer is B (reduced).

What Happens to the Carbon Atom in the Transformation