Q11 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2024 (11 May Shift 1) · Chemistry

Identify the pair of hydrides which have polymeric structure

  • A
    $\mathrm{LiH}, \mathrm{NaH}$
  • Correct answer
    B
    $\mathrm{BeH}_2, \mathrm{MgH}_2$
  • C
    $\mathrm{NH}_3, \mathrm{CH}_4$
  • D
    $\mathrm{B}_2 \mathrm{H}_6, \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$

Solution

Beryllium and Magnesium hydrides are covalent and polymeric.

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

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