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Which of the following is obtained when dihydrogen reacts with the alkali metals at high temperature?

Options

  1. AAlkoxides
  2. BMetal hydrides
  3. CPeroxides
  4. DMetal nitrites

Correct answer

B. Metal hydrides

Step-by-step solution

Alkali metals react with dihydrogen at high temperatures to form the corresponding metal hydrides. 2M + H₂ 2M⁺H⁻ where M represents an alkali metal (Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs). These hydrides are ionic (salt-like) in nature. Answer: Metal hydrides

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