Q20 / 150 · MHT CET 2020 (15 Oct Shift 1) · Chemistry

Which of the following hydride is deficient in hydrogen?

A
LiH
B
KH
Correct answer
C
NiH
D
NaH

Solution

NiH hydride is deficient in hydrogen. These hydrides do not have a sufficient number of electrons to form normal covalent bonds.

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

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