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Ionic hydrides react with water to give:

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Acidic solutions
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Basic solutions
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Hydride ion
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Protons
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Solution

The correct option is B Basic solutions
Ionic hydrides are compounds that are formed between hydrogen and metals. When ionic hydride reacts with water, it forms a basic solution as given below:

MH+H2OMOH+H2

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