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  4. In which of the properties listed below, hydrogen does not show similarity with halogens? (i) Nature of the oxide (ii) Electropositive character (iii) Combination with alkali metals (iv) Atomicity

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Q. In which of the properties listed below, hydrogen does not show similarity with halogens?
(i) Nature of the oxide
(ii) Electropositive character
(iii) Combination with alkali metals
(iv) Atomicity

Hydrogen

Solution:

Hydrogen forms a neutral oxide, i.e., $H _{2} O$ (water) while the oxides of halogens are acidic. Hydrogen shows electropositive nature also while halogens are mostly electronegative in nature.