Answer to Question #127851 in General Chemistry for Nicollas Leoncio

Question #127851

Why is the chemical formula Li2H incorrect?


Select the correct answer below:


A. There should be one lithium, not two.


B. There should be one lithium and two hydrogens.


C. Lithium does not react with hydrogen.


D. There should be three lithiums, not two.



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Expert's answer
2020-07-29T06:31:43-0400

A. There should be one lithium, not two.


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Comments

Jyoti
29.07.20, 08:02

There should be one Lithium, not two. Explanation: LiH is produced by treating lithium metal with hydrogen gas: 2Li + H2 ---> 2 LiH

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