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Statement - 1 : The alkali metals can fo...

Statement - 1 : The alkali metals can form ionic hydrides which contain the hydride ion `H^(-)` and
Statement - 2 : The alkali metals have low electronegativity, their hydrides conduct electricity when fused and liberate hydrogen at the anode.

A

Statement - 1 is true, Statement - 2 is True, Statement - 2 is correct explanation for statement - 1.

B

Statement - 1 is true, Statement - 2 is true, Statement - 2 is not a correct explanation for statement - 1

C

Statement - 1 is true, Statement - 2 is false.

D

Statement - 1 is false, Statement - 2 is true

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