What is the product formed when $Zn$ reacts with an excess of $NaOH$?

Four reactions are given below:
$(i)$ $2Li + 2H_2O \to 2LiOH + H_2$
$(ii)$ $2Na + 2H_2O \to 2NaOH + H_2$
$(iii)$ $2LiNO_3 \xrightarrow{\text{Heat}} 2LiNO_2 + O_2$
$(iv)$ $2NaNO_3 \xrightarrow{\text{Heat}} 2NaNO_2 + O_2$
Which of the above,if any,is wrong?

What is the increasing order of hydration enthalpies of alkali metal ions?

Which of the following is Indian saltpetre?

Give reasons: Aluminium wire is used to make transmission cables.

Given below are two statements,one is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other is labelled as Reason $R$.
Assertion $A$: The alkali metals and their salts impart characteristic colour to reducing flame.
Reason $R$: Alkali metals can be detected using flame tests.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.