Statement-1 : The alkali metals can form ionic hydrides which contain the hydride ion H –…

Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA Examss-Block Elements

Statement-1 : The alkali metals can form ionic hydrides which contain the hydride ion H.
Statement-2 : The alkali metals have low electronegativity; their hydrides conduct electricity when fused and liberate hydrogen at the anode.
  1. Statements-1 and 2 are true and statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1
  2. Statements-1 and 2 are true and statement-2 is not a correct explanation for statement-1
  3. Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false
  4. Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

Answer

(A) Statements-1 and 2 are true and statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1

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