Question

The hydride ion, H⁻, is a stronger base than the hydroxide ion, OH⁻. Which one of the following reactions will occur if sodium hydride (NaH) is dissolved in water?
(a) $H^- (aq) + H_2O(l) \rightarrow H_3O^- (aq)$
(b) $H^- (aq) + H_2O(l) \rightarrow OH^-(aq) + H_2(g)$
(c) $H^- (aq) + H_2O(l) \rightarrow OH^- (aq) + 2H^+ (aq) + 2e$
(d) $H^- (aq) + H_2O(l) \rightarrow No \ reaction$

Answer 1

the correct option is c