Question:

Dihydrogen reacted with elements of atomic number 15, 19 and 40 to form respective hydrides. The type of these hydrides respectively are

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Hydrides: \[ \text{Alkali metals} \rightarrow \text{Ionic} \] \[ \text{Transition metals} \rightarrow \text{Interstitial} \] \[ \text{Group 15 hydrides} \rightarrow \text{Electron rich} \]
Updated On: Jun 17, 2026
  • ionic, interstitial, electron rich
  • electron rich, ionic, interstitial
  • ionic, electron rich, interstitial
  • electron rich, interstitial, ionic
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Identify the elements.
Atomic number 15 \[ =P \] Atomic number 19 \[ =K \] Atomic number 40 \[ =Zr \]

Step 2:
Identify hydride types.
\[ PH_3 \] is electron rich. \[ KH \] is ionic. \[ ZrH_x \] is interstitial.

Step 3:
Arrange in order.
\[ \boxed{\text{electron rich, ionic, interstitial}} \]
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