Hydrogen resembles halogens in many respects for which several factors are responsible. Of the following factors which one is most important in this respect?
1. | Its tendency to lose an electron to form a cation. |
2. | Its tendency to gain a single electron in its valence shell to attain stable electronic configuration. |
3. | Its low negative electron enthalpy value. |
4. | Its small size. |
Hint: Hydrogen can form a hydride ion same as halogen from a halide ion.
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