Question

Select the correct formula for the hydride ion.

• A. $H^{+}$
• B. $H^{-}$
• C. $O{H}^{-}$
• D. $H_2$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $H^{-}$

A monoatomic negative ion's name will always end with -ide suffix while a positive ion's name is always same as that of the element. Hydride ion is represented as $H^{-}$.