The compound methylamine, CH₃NH₂, contains a C-N bond. In this bond, which of the following best describes the charge on the carbon atom?

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In a C-N bond, nitrogen is more electronegative than carbon, meaning it attracts the shared electrons in the bond more strongly. This results in a slightly negative charge on the nitrogen atom and a slightly positive charge on the carbon atom. Therefore, choice B, "slightly positive," best describes the charge on the carbon atom in the C-N bond of methylamine.

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