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Assertion (A): Alkali metals can form io...

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 and Statement-II is a correct explanation for statement-I

B

Statement-I is True, Statement-II is True and Statement-II is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-I

C

Statement-I is True, Statement-II is False

D

Statement-I is False, Statement-II is True

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