NEETChemistryHydrogen
What is the meaning of the term "non-stoichiometric hydrides"?
Options
- ANon-stoichiometric hydrides have a fixed and precise ratio of hydrogen to the host metal.
- BNon-stoichiometric hydrides can vary in their hydrogen content without adhering to a specific ratio.
- CNon-stoichiometric hydrides are always composed of equal numbers of hydrogen and host metal atoms.
- DNon-stoichiometric hydrides form exclusively with transition metals and not with other elements.
Correct answer
B. Non-stoichiometric hydrides can vary in their hydrogen content without adhering to a specific ratio.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Non-stoichiometric hydrides can vary in their hydrogen content without adhering to a specific ratio.