MCQ
Which of the following is an interstitial compound?
  • A
    $\mathrm{PdCl}_2$
  • B
    $\mathrm{NH}_3$
  • C
    $\mathrm{ZnO}$
  • $\mathrm{TiH}$

Answer

Correct option: D.
$\mathrm{TiH}$
An interstitial compound is a compound that is formed when an atom with a small enough radius sits in an interstitial hole in a metal lattice. Examples of small atoms are boron, carbon and nitrogen. These compounds play an important role in industries.
Examples$:\ \mathrm{TiH}, \mathrm{Fe}_3 \mathrm{H}$ and $\mathrm{Mn}_4 \mathrm{N}$

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