Question

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

• A. If both Statement $1$ and Statement $2$ are true and the statement $2$ is the correct explanation of the statement $1$
• B. If both Statement $1$ and Statement $2$ are true but statement $2$ is not the correct explanation of the statement $1$
• C. If Statement $1$ is true but Statement $2$ is false
• D. If Statement $1$ is false but Statement $2$ is true

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Both statements are true and the statement $2$ is the correct explanation of the statement $1$.