Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

potassium hydroxide

  1. KOH

  2. K2OH

  3. K(OH)2

  4. None of the above

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Explanation

Potassium (K) forms a +1 ion, and hydroxide (OH) is a -1 polyatomic ion. They combine in a 1:1 ratio to give KOH. K2OH would imply K2+ which doesn't exist, and K(OH)2 would require a +2 charge.