Question

Hydrogen accepts an electron to form inert gas configuration. In this it resembles :

• A. Halogen
• B. Alkali metals
• C. Chalcogens
• D. Alkaline earth metals

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Halogen

Answer 2

Hydrogen accepts electron to form anion and get inert gas configuration like halogens.

H + e– $\longrightarrow$ H+ (hydride ion)

X + e– $\longrightarrow$ X–

halogen    halide ion