Ncert Exercises & Solutions

Name the classes of hydrides to which $H_{2} O$ , $B_{2} H_{6}$ and $NaH$ belong.

H_{2} O

- Covalent or molecular hydride (electron rich hydride).

B_{2} H_{6}

- Covalent or molecular hydride (electron deficient hydride).

NaH - Ionic or saline hydride.