JEE Main 202311 AprilEvening Shift
- Exam
- JEE Main
- Year
- 2023
- Date
- 11 April
- Shift
- Evening Shift
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Hydrogen
JEE Main 2023 · 11 April · Evening Shift · Chemistry · Hydrogen
Which hydride among the following is less stable?
Which hydride among the following is less stable?
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
A.
Step-by-step solution
is indeed considered to be less stable compared to other hydrides among the given due to its significant covalent character and electron deficiency. Beryllium, being a small and highly charged cation, attracts the electrons in the bonds more strongly, resulting in a greater degree of electron sharing between beryllium and hydrogen. This covalent character is in contrast to other alkaline earth metal hydrides, which tend to have more ionic character.