Q39 / 213 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Chemistry · s Block Elements

Hydride of certain non-metallic element X is amphoteric in nature. It also reacts with sodium hydride as well with metallic sodium to liberate dihydrogen gas. The element X can be

  • A
    Nitrogen
  • B
    Carbon
  • Correct answer
    C
    Oxygen
  • D
    Sulphur

Solution

Here X is oxygen and Hydride of 'O' is H2O which is amphoteric in nature.
2H2O+2NaH→2NaOH+2H2
2H2O+2Na→2NaOH+H2
 

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

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