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Question
What is the electronic configuration of Hydrogen (H), as mentioned in the document, that allows it to behave like both an alkali metal and a halogen?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Page 3 states, 'Reason - The electronic configuration of H (i.e. 1s¹)'. This configuration allows it to lose one electron like alkali metals or gain one like halogens.
Hint
Recall the simplest electronic configuration for the first element.