Hydrogen resembles halogens in many respects for which several factors are responsible. Of the following factors which one is the most important
in this respect?
A.
Its tendency to lose an electron to form a cation.
B.
Its tendency to gain a single electron in its valence shell to attain stable electronic configuration.
C.
Its low negative electron gain enthalpy value.
D.
Its small size.
Answer :
Its tendency to gain a single electron in its valence shell to attain stable electronic configuration.
Solution :
Hydrogen resembles halogens as it has similar tendency to gain a single electron to attain stable noble gas configuration.
Releted MCQ Question on Inorganic Chemistry >> Hydrogen
Releted Question 1
$$HCl$$ is added to following oxides. Which one would give $${H_2}{O_2}$$ ?