Asked in UHS MDCAT 2009 2009Moderate

At which condition are hydrides of alkaline earth metals formed:

Correct answer: A. At high pressure

  • A. At high pressure
  • B. At room temperature
  • C. At high temperature
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Explanation:Molten alkaline earth metal reacts with hydrogen at high pressure and in presence of catalyst forming hydrides. At room temperature, the hydrides of alkaline earth metals are not typically formed because the hydrogen molecules are not sufficiently energetic to react with the metal atoms. While high temperatures may promote the formation of hydrides, it is typically high pressures that are required to form stable hydrides of the alkaline earth metals

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