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Identify the formula of the corresponding hydride of a nonmetal 'X' which attains octet by gaining two electrons.

A

XH

B

`XH_(3)`

C

`XH_(4)`

D

`XH_(2)`

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d
X attains an octet configuration after gaining two electrons. Hence, the valency is 2 and valency of hydrogen is 1. `X^(-2) H^(+1) rArr XH_2`
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