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What is the chemical formula for copper(II) hydroxide? (1) CuOH (3) Cu2(OH) (2) CuOH2 (4) Cu(OH)2

What is the chemical formula for copper(II) hydroxide? (1) CuOH (3) Cu2(OH) (2) CuOH2 (4) Cu(OH)2
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What is the chemical formula for copper(II) hydroxide?

(1) CuOH (3) Cu2(OH)
(2) CuOH2 (4) Cu(OH)2

User Harish Rachakonda
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The answer is (4) Cu(OH)2. The valence of Cu ion is 2 positive. The valence of hydroxide(OH-) is one negative. So to balance the compound, the formula should be Cu(OH)2.
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