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What is the formula of lithium imide?
Chemistrys Block ElementsMHT CETMHT CET 2020 (12 Oct Shift 2)
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{LiNO}_{3}$
  • B $\mathrm{Li}_{2} \mathrm{NH}$
  • C $\mathrm{Li}_{3} \mathrm{~N}$
  • D $\mathrm{LiNH}_{2}$
Solution:
2735 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\mathrm{Li}_{2} \mathrm{NH}$
Lithium imide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Li 2NH. This white solid can be formed by a reaction between lithium amide and lithium hydride. LiNH2 + LiH ? Li2NH + H2 The product is light-sensitive and can undergo disproportionation to form lithium nitride, which is characteristically red.

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