Question
Question: Which of the following statements is correct regarding hydrogen?...
Which of the following statements is correct regarding hydrogen?
A
Hydrogen shows +1 and -1 oxidation states.
B
Hydrogen is never liberated at anode.
C
Hydrogen has same ionization enthalpy as that of alkali metals.
D
Hydrogen has same electronegativity as of halogens.
Answer
Hydrogen shows +1 and -1 oxidation states.
Explanation
Solution
: Hydrogen has +1 oxidation state in compounds with more electronegative elements e.g., HF. It has -1 oxidation state in compounds with more electropositive compounds like NaH.