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On the basis of electron affinity, comment on the resemblance of hydrogen with halogens. |
Answer» Halogens have electronic configuration `ns^(2)np^(5)`. So, they have strong tendency to gain one electron to attain stable nearest noble gas configuration. Similarly, hydrogen with `1s^(2)` electronic configuration has a tendency to gain one electron and form `H^(-)` ion and attain helium gas configuration. | |