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ChemistryHydrogen and Its compoundHydrogen and Its compoundMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediummultiple choice

Hydrogen is first element in periodic table , it may exist in the form of hydride, dihydrogen and other forms. Then which of the following statement(s) is/are CORRECT regarding compounds of hydrogen element.

Options:(select one or more)

Answer:
B, D
Solution:

(A) Incorrect – Group 15 and 16 hydrides do not all have sp³ hybridization; e.g., some show different molecular arrangements.

(B) Correct – Ionic hydrides such as NaH and CaH₂ are strong reducing agents because they contain H⁻.

(C) Incorrect – D₂O has the same number of electrons as H₂O, since D and H each have one electron.

(D) Correct – Metallic hydrides generally have lower thermal and electrical conductivity than their parent metals.

Hence, correct statements are B, D.

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