What happens when $H_{2}$ is passed over lithium at 1073 K?

Covalent lithium hydride is formed.

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Coloured complex is formed.

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Ionic lithium hydride is formed.

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Solution

The correct option is C Ionic lithium hydride is formed.
at 1073 K, ionic lithium hydride is formed when hydrogen gas is passed over lithium. The following reaction took place:
$2 L i + H_{2} \to 2 L i H$
The ionic lithium hydride thus formed have high melting point.

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