Sodium hydride (NaH) is an alkali metal hydride, i.e. chemical compound consisting of anion of hydrogen with group I elements. It is a salt-like hydride, comprising of Na+ and H− ions. Sodium hydride is ionic in nature and insoluble in solvents (except molten sodium). Reactions containing NaH take place at the surface of the solid due to its insolubility.
Sodium hydride is obtained by the direct reaction of hydrogen and liquid ... Read more
