Multiple choice

Among the following, which one is used in rocket fuel?

  1. Beryllium chloride

  2. Beryllium fluoride

  3. Beryllium hydride

  4. Beryllium hydroxide

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Beryllium hydride, is a chemical compound of beryllium and hydrogen, commonly used in rocket fuel. Unlike the ionically bonded hydrides of the heavier Group 2 elements, beryllium hydride is covalently bonded.