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QJEEM21Chdf63: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM21Chdf63 Solution: Statement I : Sodium hydride can be used as an oxidising agent. …

Statement I : Sodium hydride can be used as an oxidising agent.

Statement II : The lone pair of electrons on nitrogen in pyridine makes it basic.

Choose the CORRECT answer from the options given below :

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Statement I is false but statement II is true
  • B Both statement I and statement II are true
  • C Statement I is true but statement II is false
  • D Both statement I and statement II are false

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

NaH is a strong H– (hydride) donor. Hence cannot be used as an oxidising agent.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Evening Shift Chemistry - Redox Reactions Question 44 English Explanation
In Pyridine, the lone pair of ‘N’ is localised, makes it basic.

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