Which species is impossible to be present in an aqueous solution?

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Published
18 Mar 2019
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Explanation

The O²⁻ ion (oxide ion) cannot exist freely in solution because it is highly reactive and immediately reacts with water to form hydroxide ions (OH⁻). In contrast, H⁺, Cl⁻, and Na⁺ are commonly found as ions in aqueous solutions.

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