Question

Which of the following explanation is best for not placing hydrogen in either the group of alkali metals or halogens?

• A. The ionization energy of hydrogen is too high for the group of alkali metals but too low for the halogen group.
• B. Hydrogen can form compounds with all other elements
• C. Hydrogen is much lighter element than the alkali metals or the halogens
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A

The ionization energy of hydrogen is too high for the group of alkali metals but too low for the halogen group.

The ionization energy of hydrogen is too high for a group of alkali metals but too low for halogen group.