NaH is covalent or ionic hydride?
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NaH is an ionic compound as shown below, and is made of sodium cations (Na+) and hydride anions (H-). It has the same octahedral crystal structure as NaCl, with each sodium ion surrounded by six hydride ions. The free hydride ions give this molecule its strong basic character.
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