Which of the following hydrides is used for the storage of hydrogen and serve as a source of energy?

Options

A. Ionic hydride
B. Covalent hydride
C. Metallic hydride
D. Polymeric hydride

Answer

C

Explanation

Metallic hydrides are hydrogen-deficient, that is, they do not hold the law of constant composition. Metals like Pd, Pt have the capacity to accommodate a large volume of hydrogen terefore, they are used for the storage of hydrogen and serve as a source of energy.