Chapter 8, Problem 88AE

(a)

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To determine: A balanced equation for the decomposition of ${\text{NaAlH}}_{\text{4}}$ .

(b)

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To determine: The most electronegative and the least electronegative element in ${\text{NaAlH}}_{\text{4}}$ .

(c)

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To determine: The identity of the polyatomic anion based on electronegativity difference and its Lewis structure.

(d)

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To determine: The formal charge on hydrogen in the polyatomic ion.