JEE Main Chemistry question

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Which of the following statements is false regarding saline hydrides?

(A)In the molten state they conduct electricity
(B)They dissolve in water giving off hydrogen
(C)They are used as reducing agents
(D)They are covalent in natureCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Saline (ionic/salt-like) hydrides, such as those of the alkali and heavier alkaline earth metals, do conduct electricity in the molten state as mobile ions (A, true), they liberate hydrogen on reaction with water (B, true: ),

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