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Among the following the correct statements are
I. 
and 
are saline hydrides with significant covalent character
II. Saline hydrides are volatile
III. Electron - precise hydrides are Lewis bases
IV. The formula for chromium hydride is 
The correct option is
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Saline hydrides are not volatile as the strong ionic bonds keep the constituent ions together. Thus, statement II is in correct. Electron-precise hydrides like 
, act as 
- neutral species. Thus, statement III is incorrect.
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