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Ionic hydrides are, usually :

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a

Easily reduced

b

Good reducing agents

c

Good electrical conductors when solid

d

Liquid at room temperature

answer is C.

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Ionic hydrides are usually good reducing agents.

The active metals, such as sodium, magnesium, aluminum, and zinc, which have relatively low electronegativities and fewer ionization energies, are good reducing agents. Metal hydrides that technically include the H- ion, such as NaH,CaH2, and LiAlH4, are likewise effective reducing agents.

Hence, the correct option is C.

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