Valencies: Ca=2, hydroxide OH=1. Correct formula?
ACa2(OH)2
BCa2OH
CCa(OH)2
DCaOH2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Ca(OH)2
Two whole hydroxide groups are needed for calcium, so the subscript two applies to the parenthesised OH group.
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