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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements

Hydride gap corresponds to elements of

  1. A group 7, 8, 9
  2. B group 13
  3. C group 15, 16, 17
  4. D group 14
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(A) group 7, 8, 9

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There is a hydride gap where elements do not form hydrides. These metals have low affinity for hydrogen in their normal oxidation state. Therefore, metals of group 7,8 and 9 in periodic table do not form hydride. \(\therefore\) Group 7,8 and 9 referred as hydride gap.