Statement 1 : The alkali metals can form ionic hydrides which contains the hydride ion.

Statement 2 : The alkali metals have low electronegativity, their hydrides conduct electricity when fused and liberate hydrogen at the anode.

• A

  Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.

• B

  Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.

• C

  Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

• D

  Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.