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Hydrides made from group 1 and 2 are known as ___________(a) complex hydrides(b) ionic hydrides(c) metallic hydrides(d) covalent hydridesThe question was asked during an interview.My doubt stems from Hydrogen topic in section Hydrogen of Chemistry – Class 11

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Right answer is (b) ionic hydrides

For explanation: Ionic hydrides are FORMED by elements of GROUP 1 and 2 EXCEPT beryllium and magnesium, by heating them in hydrogen. They are white colourless CRYSTALLINE solid having a high melting point and boiling point and they are easily decomposed by water, carbon dioxide or Sulphur dioxide.



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