The hydride ion $H^-$ is a stronger base than the hydroxide ion $OH^-$. If sodium hydride $(NaH)$ is dissolved in water,which of the following reactions will occur?

  • A
    $H^-_{(aq)} + H_2O \to H_2O^-_{(aq)}$
  • B
    $H^-_{(aq)} + H_2O_{(l)} \to OH^-_{(aq)} + H_{2(g)}$
  • C
    $H^-_{(aq)} + H_2O_{(l)} \to \text{No reaction occurs.}$
  • D
    None of these.

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