Elements of which of the following group(s) of periodic table do not form hydrides?

Options

A. Groups 7, 8, 9
B. Group 13
C. Groups 15, 16, 17
D. Group 14

Answer

A

Explanation

Dihydrogen forms molecular compounds with most of the p -block elements. Most familiar examples are `CH_4 , NH_3 , H_2O and HF`. For convenience hydrogen compounds of non-metals have also been considered as hydrides.