What are the products of the reaction of potassium hydride and water? KH(s) + H₂O(l) → A)K( s)+ H ₂( g)+ OH ⁻( aq) B)K( s)+ H ₂( g)+ O ₂( g) C)KOH( s)+ O ₂( g) D)K ⁺( aq)+ H ₂( g)+ O ₂( g) E)K ⁺( aq)+ H ₂( g)+ OH ⁻( aq)

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When potassium hydride is added to water, it will react to form potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. The balanced equation for the reaction is:

KH(s) + H2O(l) → KOH(s) + H2(g)

Option E is the best choice as it includes the correct products, namely potassium ions (K+), water (H2O), hydrogen gas (H2), and hydroxide ions (OH-). Option A, B, C, and D are incorrect as they include products that are not formed in this reaction.

What Are the Products of the Reaction of Potassium Hydride