Which of the following explanations is best for not placing hydrogen in either the group of alkali metals or halogens?

  • A
    The ionization energy of hydrogen is too high for the group of alkali metals,but too low for the halogen group.
  • B
    Hydrogen can form compounds with all other elements.
  • C
    Hydrogen is a much lighter element than the alkali metals or the halogens.
  • D
    None of the above.

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