Which region of periodic table is known as the hydride gap?
A
Group 3 to 5
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B
Group 7 to 9
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C
Group 1 to 2
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D
Group 2 to 4
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Solution
The correct option is B Group 7 to 9 The metals belonging to the groups 7, 8 and 9 do not form hydrides. Hence this region of the periodic table is reffered to as the hydride gap.