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Which of the following metals directly combine with hydrogen gas to give a hydride?

A
Au
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Ni
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Ca
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Cu
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Solution

The correct option is D Ca
Amongst, Au, Ni, Ca and Cu, Ca is the most reactive metal. So it easily combines with H2 to form hydride while the other metals do not combine directly.

The reaction can be given as:-
Ca+H2CaH2

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