Question

Can beryllium hydride be prepared by combining with hydrogen through Heating?

(a) Yes

(b) No

(c) Maybe

(d) May not be

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My question is taken from s-Block Elements topic in division s-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 11

Answer 1

Right option is (b) No

The best explanation: All the alkaline earth metals (except beryllium) their hydrides can be prepared by combining with hydrogen. We can prepare beryllium hydride, through heating beryllium chloride with lithium aluminium hydride.