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The hydride ion H^(-) is a stronger base...

The hydride ion `H^(-)` is a stronger base than hydroxide ion, which of the following reactions will occur sodium hydride (NaH) is dissolved in water?

A

`2H+ (aq) to H_2 +2e^(-)`

B

`H^(-) (aq)+H_2O(l) to OH^(-) + H_2`

C

`H^(-) + H_2O(l) to "No reaction"`

D

None of the above

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B
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