Hydrogen And Its Compounds Question 225
Question: When electric current is passed through an ionic hydride in molten state:
Options:
A) hydrogen is liberated at anode
B) hydrogen is liberated at cathode
C) hydride ion migrates towards cathode
D) hydride ion remains is solution
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
[a] At anode: $ 2{H^{-}}\xrightarrow{{}}H_2\uparrow +2{e^{-}}~ $