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MHT CET · Chemistry · s Block Elements

What happens when ionic hydrides of s-block elements in molten state are electrolysed?

  1. A Hydride ion migrates at cathode
  2. B Dihydrogen is liberated at cathode
  3. C Hydride ion reforms metal hydride
  4. D Dihydrogen is liberated at anode
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(D) Dihydrogen is liberated at anode

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When an ionic hydride of s-block elements is electrolyzed in its molten state, metal cation is reduced to metal and hydride ion is oxidized to dihydrogen.