Q14 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2022 (07 Jul Shift 1) · Chemistry

In long form of periodic table, the $d$-block element which forms interstitial hydride is

  • A
    Mo
  • B
    W
  • C
    $\mathrm{Ni}$
  • Correct answer
    D
    $\mathrm{Cr}$

Solution

Generally, group 6, 7, 8 and 9 has low affinity towards hydrogen when they are in their normal oxidation states. This prevents the formation of metal hydrides. But chromium $(\mathrm{Cr})$ is an exception. The $\mathrm{Cr}$ absorb hydrogen in almost $1: 1$ stoichiometric quantity. During the formation of such compounds hydrogen atoms occupy the interstitial sites present in crystals of metals.

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

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