MCQ
Hydrogen has the tendency to lose one electron and form $H^+$. In this respect, it resembles :
  • Alkali metals
  • B
    Carbon
  • C
    Alkaline earth metals
  • D
    Halogens

Answer

Correct option: A.
Alkali metals
lkali metals also have a tendency to lose one electron and form cations, so this similar property of hydrogen matches with alkali metals.
Carbon has a tendency to form covalent bonds.
Alkaline earth metals have a tendency to lose two electrons and Halogens have a tendency to gain electrons.

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