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Identify the only polyatomic ion below that is NOT an oxyanion. Your answer: A Cyanide B Nitrate C Hydroxide D Sulfate​

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Answer:

Cyanide

Step-by-step explanation:

Molecular Structure of Each Answer

A: CN-

B: NO3-

C: OH-

D: SO4 2-

As you can see, only A (Cyanide) is the only compound that does not contain oxygen, meaning it is NOT an oxyanion.

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