In which set are all compounds considered to be ionic binary hydrides? A)NaH,KH,CaH₂,BaH₂ B)MgH₂,SrH₂,AlH₃,SiH₄ C)BeH₂,B₂H₆,CH₄,NH₃ D)MgH₂,AlH₃,SiH₄,H₂S

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Ionic binary hydrides consist of a metal cation and a hydride anion (H-). Among the given sets, A contains only compounds that are ionic binary hydrides. NaH, KH, CaH2, and BaH2 all contain metal cations (Na+, K+, Ca2+, Ba2+) and H- anions.

In Which Set Are All Compounds Considered to Be Ionic