Hydroxide
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Formula | OH− |
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Molar mass | 17. 008 g/mol |
Conjugate acid | Water |
Conjugate base | Oxide anion |
ChemSpider ID | 936 |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 850574 |
About Hydroxide
Hydroxide is a diatomic anion with chemical formula OH⁻. It consists of an oxygen and hydrogen atom held together by a covalent bond, and carries a negative electric charge. It is an important but usually minor constituent of water. It functions as a base, a ligand, a nucleophile, and a catalyst.