Question

What do you mean by hydrolith?

Answer 1

Hydrolith:

• It is a binary compound containing Hydrogen $\left(\mathrm{H}\right)$ and Calcium $\left(\mathrm{Ca}\right)$ atoms.
• The molecular formula of Hydrolith is ${\mathrm{CaH}}_2$.
• It is also known as Calcium hydride.

Uses of Hydrolith:

• It is used as a desiccant for basic solvents such as amines and pyridine.
• It is used as a reducing reagent in many reactions.