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
Alkali 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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