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Among the following the correct statements are
I. $\mathrm{LiH}, \mathrm{BeH}_2$ and $\mathrm{MgH}_2$ are saline hydrides with significant covalent character
II. Saline hydrides are volatile
III. Electron - precise hydrides are Lewis bases
IV. The formula for chromium hydride is $\mathrm{CrH}$ The correct option is
ChemistryHydrogenAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2023 (16 May Shift 1)
Options:
  • A I, III only
  • B II, IV only
  • C I, IV only
  • D III, IV only
Solution:
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The correct answer is: I, IV only
Saline hydrides are not volatile as the strong ionic bonds keep the constituent ions together.
Thus, statement II is in correct.
Electron-precise hydrides like $\mathrm{CH}_4, \mathrm{SiH}_4$, act as $\mathrm{pH}$ - neutral species.
Thus, statement III is incorrect.

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