Sodium hydride is an ionic compound of sodium and hydrogen in which sodium has an octet and hydrogen has a doublet structure .Can sodium hydride be store in air?

No, sodium hydride cannot be stored in air because it reacts violently with moisture in the air to produce hydrogen gas and sodium hydroxide. This reaction can be highly exothermic and can lead to fires or explosions. Sodium hydride should be stored in an inert atmosphere, such as under argon or nitrogen gas, to prevent any reactions with moisture in the air.