Alkali metal hydrides are very reactive with water, forming H₂ gas.

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Alkali metal hydrides (such as lithium hydride, sodium hydride, and potassium hydride) are indeed very reactive with water, producing hydrogen gas (H2) and the corresponding alkali metal hydroxide. The equation for the reaction is typically written as: MH + H2O → MOH + H2 where MH is the alkali metal hydride and MOH is the alkali metal hydroxide. The H₂ gas mentioned in the question is not a valid chemical formula or compound name.

Alkali Metal Hydrides Are Very Reactive with Water, Forming H2

Alkali Metal Hydrides Are Very Reactive with Water, Forming H₂