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The metal with which hydrogen reacts to form metal hydride is:

The metal with which hydrogen reacts to form metal hydride is:

  • A. \( H g \)
  • B. \( C a \)
  • C. A g \)
  • D. \( H \)

Step-by-step solution

Among the given options, only calcium (Ca) is an alkaline earth metal that reacts with hydrogen to form a stable metal hydride (CaH2). Mercury (Hg) and silver (Ag) do not readily form hydrides, and hydrogen (H) is not a metal.
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