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Copper does not dissolve in dilute H2SO4 to liberate H2. Explain:

Important Questions on Hydrogen, Water and Hydrogen Peroxide

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Ionic hydrides are frequently used to remove the traces of water from organic compounds. What is the underlying basis of this process?
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The density of ionic hydrides (viz. LiH) is greater than metals from which they are formed. Explain.
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What are molecular hydrides? Name the classes of hydride to which H2O, B2H6 and NaH belong:
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Basic principle of hydrogen economy is transportation and storage of energy, in the form of liquid or gaseous hydrogen. Which property of hydrogen may be useful for this purpose? Support your answer with the chemical equation, if required:
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Sodium forms a crystalline ionic compound with dihydrogen. The solid is non-volatile and non-conducting in nature. It reacts violently with water to produce dihydrogen gas. Write the formula of this compound and its reaction with water. What will happen on electrolysis of the melt of this solid?