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  4. Assertion: The alkali metals can form ionic hydrides which contain the hydride ion H -. Reason :The alkali metals have low electronegativity; their hydrides conduct electricity when fused and liberate hydrogen at the anode.

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Q. Assertion : The alkali metals can form ionic hydrides which contain the hydride ion $H ^{-}$.
Reason :The alkali metals have low electronegativity; their hydrides conduct electricity when fused and liberate hydrogen at the anode.

The s-Block Elements

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Correct answer is (a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.