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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 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

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A
Reason is the correct explanation for assertion
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