Q39 / 95 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Chemistry · s Block Elements

Among CaH2, NH3, NaH and B2H6, which are covalent hydride?

  • Correct answer
    A
    NH3 and B2H6
  • B
    NaH and CaH2
  • C
    NaH and NH3
  • D
    CaH2 and  B2H6

Solution

Hydrides are binary compounds of hydrogen. These can be classified in four groups viz :

(i) Ionic hydrides e.g., NaH, CaH2, LiH etc.

(ii) Covalent hydrides e.g., B2H6, NH3, SbH3 etc.

(iii) Polynuclear hydrides e.g., LiAlH4, NaBH4 etc.

(iv) Interstitial hydrides, in which hydrogen is trapped in the interstial spaces of transition metals.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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