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 answerB$\mathrm{BeH}_2, \mathrm{MgH}_2$
- 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'.