The "Ide" Ending Is Usually, but Not Always, Associated with Monatomic

question 100

Multiple Choice

The "ide" ending is usually, but not always, associated with monatomic anions. Which of the following polyatomic ions has a name that ends in "ide"?

• A) C₂H₃O₂^-
• B) HPO₄^2-
• C) OH^-
• D) SO₄^2-

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Hosts

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