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The element which forms acidic hydride is:

A
nitrogen
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phosphorus
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C
sodium
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D
iron
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Solution

The correct option is D iron
NH3 is basic
PH3 is neutral
Sodium hydride is basic in nature.
Transition metal hydrides are acidic in nature, e.g., H2Fe(CO)4.

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