Question

A covalent hydride?

Answer 1

Covalent hydrides are formed when hydrogen reacts with other similar electronegative elements like Si, C, etc. Covalent hydrides are formed by sharing of electrons. The examples of these are ${\mathrm{CH}}_4$ and${\mathrm{NH}}_3$. In general, compounds that are formed when hydrogen is reacted with non-metals are called covalent hydrides. They are either liquid or gases in nature.