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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements

In long form of periodic table, the \(d\)-block element which forms interstitial hydride is

  1. A Mo
  2. B W
  3. C \(\mathrm{Ni}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{Cr}\)
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(D) \(\mathrm{Cr}\)

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Generally, group 6, 7, 8 and 9 has low affinity towards hydrogen when they are in their normal oxidation states. This prevents the formation of metal hydrides. But chromium \((\mathrm{Cr})\) is an exception. The \(\mathrm{Cr}\) absorb hydrogen in almost \(1: 1\) stoichiometric…
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