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Question
Draw an electron dot diagram for the formation of the following. State the type of bonding present in them.
Hydroxyl ion
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Solution
The hydroxyl ion is formed when one hydrogen ion (H+) is removed from the water molecule, giving the following structure.
Or
\[\ce{\underset{Water}{H2O} -> \underset{Hydroxyl ion}{OH-} + \underset{Hydrogen}{H+}}\]
It has a polar covalent bond.
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