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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 are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If assertion is false but reason is true.

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a
If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
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