Identify the major ionic species present in an aqueous solution of NH₄ClO₄. A) NH₄⁺, Cl^-, 4O² B) N^3-, 4H⁺, Cl^-, 4O² C) 4NH⁺, 4ClO^- D) NH₄⁺, ClO₄^- E) NH₄Cl⁺, O₄^-

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The given compound can be broken down into three ions: NH₄⁺, ClO₄^-, and 2O². The first two ions are formed due to the dissociation of the compound into its constituent anion and cation. The third ion is the sulfate ion present in water. Option D contains both these ions and is therefore the correct choice.

Identify the Major Ionic Species Present in an Aqueous Solution