If C2H6O (ethanol) is an ionic compound, which best matches the ions that form in solution?     C4+ and H+ and O2-     C2H6+ and O-     C24+ and H6+ and O2-     C2H6O is not an ionic compound.     C2H6+ and O2-

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If C2H6O (ethanol) is an ionic compound, which best matches the ions that form in solution?

   

C4+ and H+ and O2-

   

C2H6+ and O-

   

C24+ and H6+ and O2-

   

C2H6O is not an ionic compound.

   

C2H6+ and O2-

 

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