Q. Ionic hydrides react with water to give
A) Hydride ions
B) Acidic solutions
C) Protons
D) Basic solutions
Explanation
(d)
Ionic hydrides give basic solution when reacts with water e.g.,
$LiH + H_{2}O\ \ \rightarrow LiOH + H_{2}\ \uparrow$
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