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. If both assertion and reason and correct and reason explanation for assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion
C. If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect
D. If both assertion and reason are incorrect