Question

What is the anion of the ionic compound NaC2H3O2

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Answer 1

C₂H₃O₂⁻ is an anion.

Step-by-step explanation:

NaC₂H₃O₂(s) → Na⁺(aq) + C₂H₃O₂⁻(aq)

NaC₂H₃O₂ when dissociated, yields Na⁺ and C₂H₃O₂⁻.

Anion is a negatively charged ion.

In this case, C₂H₃O₂⁻ is an anion.