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Published on: August 14, 2026
Given below are two statements:
Statement I : Sodium hydride can be used as an oxidizing agent.
Statement II : The lone pair of electrons on nitrogen in pyridine makes it basic.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
: NaH acts as a reducing agent.
The lone pair on nitrogen in pyridine does not get delocalized and is available easily for donation, making it basic.
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