Hydroxide ions are held together by :

ionic bond

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covalent bond

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both (A) and (B)

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C covalent bond
Hydroxide is a diatomic anion with chemical formula $O H^{-}$ . It consists of an oxygen and hydrogen atom held together by a covalent bond, and carries a negative electric charge. It is an important but usually minor constituent of water.

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