Which of the following species is not present in the solution when solid sodium hydroxide is dissolved in water? A) NaOH(aq) B) Na⁺(aq) C) OH⁻(aq) D) None, they are all present.

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When solid sodium hydroxide is dissolved in water, it completely dissociates into Na+ ions and OH- ions, forming NaOH(aq). The other species (Na⁺ and OH^-) are not present in the solution because they refer to complex ions or species that are not formed when NaOH dissolves in water.

Which of the Following Species Is Not Present in the Solution