Question

Assertion (A): Alkali metals can form ionic hydrides which contain hydride ion, H.
Reason (R ): The alkali metals have low EN. Their hydrides conduct electricity, when fused and liberate hydrogen at the anode.
A. Statement I is true, Statement II is true, Statement II is the correct explanation for statement I.
B. Statement I is true, Statement II is true, Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.
C. Statement I is true, Statement II is false.
D. Statement I is false, Statement II is true.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II gives the correct explanation.