NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Which ion is an exception for forming cations in ionic compounds?
Options
- AAmmonium ion (NH4+)
- BHydroxide ion (OH-)
- CChloride ion (Cl-)
- DNitrate ion (NO3-)
Correct answer
A. Ammonium ion (NH4+)
Step-by-step solution
Ammonium ion (NH4+) is an exception because it forms the cation in some ionic compounds despite being composed of two non-metallic elements.