hydrido
Hydrido is the term used in several languages (for example, Spanish hidrido or Portuguese hidreto) to refer to what in English is called a hydride. In chemistry, a hydrido can denote either a hydride ion (H−) or a hydrogen atom bound to a metal center as a hydrido ligand (M−H) in a coordination or organometallic complex. Hydrido ligands are common in transition-metal chemistry and often play a key role in catalytic cycles and hydrogen transfer processes.
Hydrides are broadly categorized by their bonding and origin. Ionic or ionic-like metal hydrides, such as sodium
Preparation and reactivity vary by type. Ionic hydrides can be formed by direct reaction of hydrogen with
Applications include bases and reducing agents in organic synthesis, hydrogen storage contexts, and catalytic processes where