Hydrogen resembles halogens in many respects for which several factors are responsible. Of the following factors,which one is most important in this respect?

  • A
    Its tendency to lose an electron to form a cation
  • B
    Its tendency to gain a single electron in its valence shell to attain stable electronic configuration
  • C
    Its low negative electron gain enthalpy value
  • D
    Its small size

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