Question

why is oh- an ion not a compound​

Answer 1

Answer:

It consists of an oxygen and hydrogen atom held together by a covalent bond, and carries a negative electric charge. ... Many inorganic substances which bear the word hydroxide in their names are not ionic compounds of the hydroxide ion, but covalent compounds which contain hydroxy groups.

Answer 2

Answer:

Oh- is hydroxide ion which is nothing but a base . It is an ion not compound