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JEE Main 2023Hydrogen Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Evening Shift

Question

Which hydride among the following is less stable?

Choose an option

Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Correct answer
DBeH

Step-by-step explanation

The stability of hydrides depends on their bonding and the electronegativity difference between the elements. The greater the electronegativity difference, the more stable the hydride. Based on this, the order of stability of the given hydrides is:

HF > NH > LiH > BeH

Therefore, the less stable hydride among the given options is BeH.

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