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Question

In which of the following properties hydrogen does not show similarity with alkali metals?

A

Electropositive character

B

Reducing nature

C

Electronic configuration $(ns^{1})$

D

Diatomic nature of molecule

Answer

Diatomic nature of molecule

Explanation

Solution

: Hydrogen forms a diatomic molecule similar to halogens but alkali metals are monoatomic.