The acetate ion is commonly written in skeletal form as CH₃–C(=O)O⁻

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The acetate ion is commonly written in skeletal form as CH₃–C(=O)O⁻. Determine the complete molecular formula for this ion, including its overall charge (e.g., XYn⁻ or XYn⁺).

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