Question

Hydrogen resembles halogens in many respects for which several factor 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 valency shell to attain stable electronic configuration
• C. Its low negative electron gain enthalpy
• D. Its small size

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Its tendency to gain a single electron in its valency shell to attain stable electronic configuration

Hydrogen like halogen accept an electron readily to achieve nearest inert gas configuration