The alkaline earth metal which does not directly combine with hydrogen is:
A
Be
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B
Ca
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C
Sr
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D
Ba
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Solution
The correct option is A Be Beryllium does not directly react with hydrogen. All other alkaline earth metals directly react with hydrogen on heating to form hydrides. Be forms hydride by reacting with LiAlH4.