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What is denoted by [H_(9)O_(4)]^(+) ion ? Explain. |
| Answer» Solution :High charge density and high hydration energy of `H^(+)` ion (proton) cause the `H^(+)` ion to remain solvated to form hydroxonium ion or HYDRONIUM ion (`H_(3)O^(+)`). Hydronium ion again forms HYDROGEN bonds with three water molecules and remain solvated. THEREFORE, in water, aproton actually forms `[H_(3)O(H_(2)O)_(3) ]^(+) ""or [H_(9) O_(4)]^(+)`ion. | |