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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Electrochemistry

On passing electric current over molten ionic hydrides of s-block elements,

  1. A H2 is liberated at the anode
  2. B H2 is liberated at the cathode
  3. C No reaction takes place
  4. D Metal oxidises at the cathode
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(A) H2 is liberated at the anode

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When electric current is passed through an ionic hydride in the molten state, hydrogen gas is liberated at the anode. In hydrides of s-block hydrogen exist in -1 oxidation state. And it is oxidised into hydrogen gas. And oxidation always take place at anode. At anode:…