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In its covalent compounds, the hydrogen atom has the electronic configuration analogous to that of _______.

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neon
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helium
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argon
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lithium
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Solution

The correct option is D helium
H is 1s2 whereas Ne is [He]2s22p6. Thus, hydrogen in its covalent compound has an analogous electronic configuration to of helium.

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