Question

In which of the following properties listed below of hydrogen does not show similarity with halogens?

(i)Nature of the oxide

(ii)Electropositive character

(iii)Combination with alkali

(iv)Atomicity

• A. (i)and(ii)
• B. (ii)only
• C. (iii) and (iv)
• D. (i)and(iii)

Answer 1

The correct option is A

(i)and(ii)

Hydrogen forms a neutral oxide that is$H_{2}O$ while the oxide of halogens HCl,HI,HBr, are acidic. Hydrogen atom is electropositive in nature also while halogen are electronegative in nature.