Q. ‘Hydride gap’ is referred to which region of the Periodic Table?
A) Groups 3, 4 and 5
B) Groups 5, 6 and 7
C) Groups 4, 5 and 6
D) Groups 7, 8 and 9
Explanation
(d)
Elements having electronegativity in the range of 1.35 $-$1.82 do not form stable hydride. Thus, leads to hydride gap. These are present in the middle of the Periodic Table i.e., belongs to groups 7, 8 and 9.
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