Home Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) Alkali Metals Hydrogen is :
Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) Alkali Metals Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Hydrogen is :

A
Electropositive.
B
Electronegative.
C
Both electropositive as well as electronegative.
D
Neither electropositive nor electronegative.

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The correct answer is:
C

In electronegativity of hydrogen is in between metals and non metals so it behaves as both electro +ve and electro – ve. It can lose electron to form H+ ion and it can also gain electron to form H– ion.

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