sblock Elements - Result Question 37
####47. Statement I The alkali metals can form ionic hydrides which contain the hydride ion,
Statement II The alkali metals have low electronegativity, their hydrides conduct electricity when fused and liberate hydrogen gas at the anode.
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Correct Answer: 47. solvated electrons
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- Alkali metal forms
in which hydrogen is in -1 oxidation state. Both statements are correct and statement -2 is correct explanation of statement I.