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CaH2 is an example of: (i) ionic hydride (ii)covalent hydride (iii) metallic hydride (iv)none of these

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Calcium hydride is ionic hydride.

Calcium hydride is an ionic compound which is formed when calcium metal reacts with hydrogen gas.

Ca(s) + H₂(g) ----> CaH₂

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