Which of the following elements is a member of the hydride gap?

T i

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F e

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Z n

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I n

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Solution

The correct option is B $F e$
The inability of the elements in the $7^{t h}, 8^{t h}$ & $9^{t h}$ groups of the periodic table to form hydrides is called hydride gap. $F e$ belongs to the $8^{t h}$ group. Thus $F e$ is a member of the hydride gap.

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