Question

In which of the following ways does the hydride ion tend to function ?

• A. An electrophile
• B. A nucleophile
• C. A free radical
• D. An acid

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Hydride ion is formed when hydrogen accept a proton, so it has a tendency to donate electron.

Since, hydride ion $\left(H^{-}\right)$ has a tendency to donate electorn, it functions as nucleophile.