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What is the purpose of using dihydrogen in the production of metal hydrides?

Options

  1. AIt serves as a fuel source
  2. BIt helps reduce metal oxides to metals
  3. CIt acts as a reducing agent
  4. DIt enhances the color of metals

Correct answer

B. It helps reduce metal oxides to metals

Step-by-step solution

Dihydrogen is used in the production of metal hydrides, primarily to help reduce metal oxides to their corresponding metals.

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