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In which family does hydrogen exhibit properties similar to when it gains an electron?
ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesNEET
Options:
  • A Alkali metals (group 1)
  • B Noble gases (group 18)
  • C Halogen family (group 17)
  • D Alkaline earth metals (group 2)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Halogen family (group 17)
Hydrogen can also gain an electron to achieve a noble gas arrangement and hence it can behave similar to a group 17 (halogen family) elements.

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