Which of the following metals directly combine with hydrogen gas to give a hydride?
A
Au
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B
Ni
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C
Ca
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D
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.