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Chemistry Hydrogen and Its Compounds ( Not in Syllabus ) Hydrogen Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

Hydrogen resembles halogens in many respects for which several factors are responsible. Of the following factors which one is the must 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 valence shell to attain stable electronic configuration.
C
Its low negative electron gain enthalpy value.
D
Its small size.

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B

: Hydrogen resembles halogens as it has similar tendency to gain a single electron to attain stable noble gas configuration.

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