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Why metallic hydrides are called interstitial hydrides? Give one example. 

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Metallic hydrides are usually obtained by hydrogenation of metals and allaysin which hydrogen occupies the interstitial sites (Voids). Hence, they are called interstitial hydrides. Eg., PdH.
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