ExamBro
ExamBro
AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Hydrogen

Identify the correct statements from the following
I. \(\mathrm{B}_2 \mathrm{H}_6\) is an electron deficient hydride.
II. \(\mathrm{NH}_3\) an electron rich hydride.
III. \(\mathrm{NaH}\) is a covalent hydride.
IV. \(\mathrm{YbH}_{255}\) is an interstitial hydride.

  1. A I, II, III
  2. B II, III, IV
  3. C I, II, IV
  4. D I, III, IV
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(C) I, II, IV

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

(I) \(\mathrm{B}_2 \mathrm{H}_6\) (diborane) is an electron deficient hydride. This can be explained on the basis of structure given below. \(3 \mathrm{C}-2 e^{-}\)electron deficient bridge bond (II) \(\mathrm{NH}_3\) is electron rich hydride due to presence of lone pair of…
Same subject
Explore more questions on app