In the synthesis of complex metal hydrides, anhydrous Lithium Hydride () is preferred as a starting material over Sodium Hydride (). When is reacted with Aluminium Chloride () in ether, what are the e

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In the synthesis of complex metal hydrides, anhydrous Lithium Hydride ($LiH$) is preferred as a starting material over Sodium Hydride ($NaH$). When $LiH$ is reacted with Aluminium Chloride ($Al_2Cl_6$) in ether, what are the exact stoichiometric products formed?

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Correct answer: B. Lithium hydride is relatively unreactive towards moderate and , making it safe for synthesis. It reacts with Aluminium Chloride to form the powerful reducing agent Lithium Aluminium Hydride: .

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