Question

Statement 1: The electronic configuration of hydrogen is $1s^1$.
Statement 2: Hydrogen donates one electron to attain noble gas configuration.

• A. Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
• B. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
• C. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.
• D. Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.

• Hydrogen has an electronic configuration of $1s^1$.
• Hydrogen can gain one electron to form hydride ions like halogens.