Question

Which of the following statement is not correct regarding hydrogen atom [AIIMS 2000]
A) It resembles halogens in some properties B) It resembles alkali metals in some properties C) It can be placed in 7th group of periodic table D) It can not be placed in first group of periodic table

Answer 1

the option D is incorrect.
A is correct since hydrogen is capable of gaining electrons like halogens.
B is correct because it can lose electrons like the alkali metals do.
C is correct as it can be placed in 7 th group with the halogens.
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