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Identify the correct statements about the hydrides.
(I) In saline hydrides oxidation state of hydrogen is +1
(II) 
is an example of interstitial hydride
(III) 
have the tendency to form hydrogen bonds
(IV)Electrolysis of molten sodium hydride liberates 
gas at cathode
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Statement (I) is incorrect because saline or ionic hydrides have the hydrogen atom in -1 oxidation state. Statement (IV) is incorrect because at cathode, reduction of 
to 
takes place while hydrogen gas is liberated at the anode.
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