MCQ
Metal hydrides are ionic, covalent or molecular in nature. Among LiH, NaH, KH, RbH, CsH, the correct order of increasing ionic character is:
  • A
    LiH > NaH > CsH > KH > RbH
  • LiH < NaH < KH < RbH < CsH
  • C
    RbH > CsH > NaH > KH > LiH
  • D
    NaH > CsH > RbH > LiH > KH

Answer

Correct option: B.
LiH < NaH < KH < RbH < CsH
  1. LiH < NaH < KH < RbH < CsH
Explanation:

In ionic hydride as it is formed by s-Block element, down the group, electropositive character increases.

Need a full question paper?

Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.

Start Generating Free