The oxidation number of Hydrogen is +1 except in

Metalloid hydride

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Metal hydride

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Non-metal hydride

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Hydrogen bonded compound

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Solution

The correct option is B
Metal hydride

The oxidation number of Hydrogen is +1 except in binary metal hydrides. for example NaH, here the oxidation state of H is -1 as metals are more electropositive than hydrogen.

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