What polyatomic ion is commonly found in basic compounds?

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Michelle
Jun 24, 2017

OH- (hydroxide ion)

Explanation:

The hydroxide ion, or OH-, is commonly found in basic compounds. For instance, aqueous NaOH, LiOH, and KOH are basic solutions.

The Arrhenius Acid-Base Theory states that bases are compounds that release hydroxide ions when in an aqueous solution.

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