Hydrogen has the tendency to lose one electron and form $H^{+}$ . In this respect, it resembles:

alkali metals

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carbon

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alkaline earth metals

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halogens

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Solution

The correct option is A alkali metals
Alkali metals also have a tendency to lose one electron and form cations, so this similar property of hydrogen matches with alkali metals.
Carbon has a tendency to form covalent bonds.
Alkaline earth metals have a tendency to lose two electrons and Halogens have a tendency to gain electrons.
Option A is correct.

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Hydrogen has the tendency to lose one electron and form H+. In this respect, it resembles:

Hydrogen has the tendency to lose one electron and form $H^{+}$ . In this respect, it resembles: