Which of the Following Is a Hydroxide Ion

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a hydroxide ion?

• A) OH^-
• B) H⁺
• C) H₃O⁺
• D) H₂O^-

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Definitions:

Racemic Mixture

A mixture containing equal amounts of left- and right-handed enantiomers of a chiral molecule, showing no optical activity as a result.

MCPBA

M-chloroperoxybenzoic acid, a compound used as an oxidizing agent in organic synthesis to introduce oxygen into organic molecules.

Dichloromethane

A chemical compound with the formula CH2Cl2, widely used as an organic solvent due to its volatility and ability to dissolve a wide range of organic compounds.

Reagents

Substances or compounds added to a system to cause a chemical reaction or to see if a reaction occurs.