NEETChemistrys Block Elements
What are the products of the reaction between alkali metals and gaseous ammonia?
Options
- AAmmonium hydroxide and nitrogen gas
- BAmmonium chloride and hydrogen gas
- CAmmonium hydride and nitrogen gas
- DAmmonium sulfate and oxygen gas
Correct answer
C. Ammonium hydride and nitrogen gas
Step-by-step solution
The reaction between alkali metals and gaseous ammonia typically results in the formation of ammonium hydride and nitrogen gas.