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Position of hydrogen in the periodic table - class-XI

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Hydrogen does not combine with ______.

  1. Sb

  2. Na

  3. He

  4. Zn


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Since Helium (He) is a noble gas and does not combines with hydrogen. Because bond formation is only favored when the final state of the two elements is more stable than their initial state. If a hydrogen atom bonded with a helium atom, neither of their 1s and 2s atomic orbital will be half/fully filled, which causes both atoms to be energetically unstable. Such compound will most likely break down immediately back to their respective atomic state.

Hydrogen exists in atomic state in which of the following compounds?

  1. Metallic hydrides

  2. Ionic Hydride

  3. Molecular hydrides

  4. ${ H } _{ 2 }O$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Metal hydrides are metals which have been bonded to hydrogen to form a new compound. Any hydrogen compound that is bonded to another metal element can effectively be called a metal hydride. Generally, the bond is covalent in nature, but some hydrides are formed from ionic bonds.
  • Hence option A is a correct answer.

Rogue element in the periodic table is______.

  1. oxygen

  2. hydrogen

  3. astatine

  4. rhenium


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rogue element in the periodic table is hydrogen, as its properties are similar with several groups. (alkali metals and halogens)

________ element has one electron in the outermost shell and attains duplet configuration after accepting one more electron and attains stability.

  1. Helium

  2. Hydrogen

  3. Lithium

  4. Carbon


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hydrogen has ${ 1e }^{ - }$ in outermost shell, in order to achieve stability either ${ e }^{ - }$ to be removed or added. When added it acquires a stable configuration forming duplet.

Hydrogen is the ________ element on the earth.

  1. most abundant

  2. heaviest

  3. lightest

  4. none of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

$H$ is the lightest element on earth as there is only $1$ proton and ${ 1e }^{ - }$. All the other elements have more than 1 electrons and protons along with neutrons.

Assertion (A): Hydrogen shows resemblance with alkali metals as well as halogens.
Reason (R): Hydrogen exists in atomic form only at high temperature.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

  2. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

  3. A is true but R is false

  4. A is false but R is true


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hydrogen is having similarities with alkali metals and halogens any many properties and hydrogen exists In atomic form in high temperature but the reason not satisfy the assertion so assertion and reason are true.

In which of the following properties listed below, hydrogen does not show similarity with halogens?

  1. Nature of the oxide

  2. Electropositive character

  3. Combination with alkali metals

  4. Atomicity


Correct Option: B

Hydrogen does not combine with:

  1. antimony

  2. sodium

  3. bismuth

  4. helium


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

As helium is inert gas so hydrogen does not make any product with $He$.

In which property listed below hydrogen does not resemble alkali metals?

  1. Tendency to form cation

  2. Nature of oxide

  3. Combination with halogens

  4. Reducing character


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hydrogen shows all other properties like alkali metals (form cation, combine with halogens, reducing nature) but nature of oxide is different than metals.

The characteristics of hydrogen resemble the elements of__as well as__groups.

  1. IIA and VA

  2. IIIA and VIA

  3. IIA and VIA

  4. IA and VIIA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Because hydrogen has ${ 1e }^{ - }$ in its outermost shell which is ready to be donated like that a group $1A$ (alkali metals). Also hydrogen can accept an ${ e }^{ - }$ to from ${ H }^{ - }$ having ${ 2e }^{ - }$ in outer shell which is stable this resembles to $VIIA$ group (Halogen family), as they also require only one ${ e }^{ - }$ to fulfill their incomplete octet.

In all its properties, hydrogen resembles:

  1. alkali metals only

  2. halogens only

  3. both alkali metals and halogens

  4. neither alkali metals nor halogens


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hydrogen resembles alkali metals and halogens in all its properties. The electronic configuration of hydrogen, alkali metals and halogens are $1s^1,  ns^1$ and $ns^2, np^3$ respectively. All are short by one electron from noble gas configuration. Hence, all have similar chemical properties.

Hydrogen loses its electron to form $H^+$. In this respect, it resembles:

  1. halogens

  2. alkali metals

  3. transition element

  4. alkaline earth metals


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Alkali metals have one electron present in their outer shell in group I so after losing one electron they become stable ions similarly hydrogen has lone electron in its shell after losing it shares the same character as alkali metal group.

The element having no neutron in the nucleus of its atom is:

  1. hydrogen

  2. nitrogen

  3. helium

  4. boron


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hydrogen has atomic number 1. It has monatomic form is the most abundant chemical substance and it has single proton and zero neutrons. It exists in diatomic form.

Hydrogen loses its electron to form $H^+$, in this respect, it resembles:

  1. halogens

  2. alkali metals

  3. transition element

  4. alkaline earth metals


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Alkali metals are electro positive in  nature it readily lose its valence shell electron, and hydrogen resembles like alkali metals.

The oxidation number of hydrogen varies from:

  1. -1 to +1

  2. 0 to +1

  3. -1 to 0

  4. 0 to +2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The electronic configuration of the hydrogen atom is $1s^{1}$. So, it can act as an electron acceptor to complete its' outer orbital as well as it can act as an electron donor to donate its' outermost electron to gain stability like metals.


In hydrides like$NaH$, $H$ occurs in $-1$ state.
In acids as well as oxides, $H$ occurs in $+1$ state.

Therefore its' oxidation state varies from $-1$ to $+1$.

Hydrogen is :

  1. electropositive

  2. electronegative

  3. both electronpositive as well as electronegative

  4. neither electropositive nor electronegative


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hydrogen is both electropositive as well as electronegative.
Like alkali metals, H has tendency to lose its one valency electron to form unipositive hydrogen ion $H^+$.
Hence, hydrogen is electropositive in nature.
Like halogens, hydrogen has tendency to gain one electron and form uninegative ion $H^-$.
Hence, hydrogen is electronegative in nature.

Hydrogen behaves as a metal:

  1. at low temperature

  2. at low pressure

  3. at high temperature

  4. at high pressure


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Metallic hydrogen is a phase of hydrogen when it behaves as electrical conductor. At the high pressure of gigapascals hydrogen might exist as a liquid metal. Liquid metallic hydrogen is thought to be present in large amount in gravitationally compressed interiors of Jupiter and Saturn.

Why does $H^+$ always get associated with other atoms or molecules? 

  1. Ionisation enthalpy of hydrogen resembles that of alkali metals.

  2. Its reactivity is similar to halogens.

  3. It resembles both alkali metals and halogens.

  4. Loss of an electron from hydrogen atom results in a nucleus of very small size as compared to other atoms or ions. Due to small size it cannot exist freely.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hydrogen has one electron in its s orbital and it can lose its electron like alkali metals which are highly electropositive in nature for their tendency to lose single electron from its outer shell. So hydrogen is similar to alkali metals.Positive hydride ions react with oxides and hydroxides to form water and with carbonates to form water and carbon dioxide.

The usual valency of hydrogen is:

  1. $-2$

  2. $0$

  3. $+1 $ or sometimes $-1$

  4. $+2$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The electronic configuration of hydrogen is ${ 1s }^{ 1 }$ as it has only one electron in its single orbital. So, it can gain one or lose one electron from its s orbital, thereby, showing $+1$ or $-1$ valency.

Which group hydrogen has resemblance?

  1. I-A

  2. II-A

  3. IV-A

  4. VII-A


Correct Option: A,C,D
Explanation:

1.Resemblance of H with alkali metals-Both have one electron in its valency shell and form positive ion by losing electron.

2. Resemblance of H with IV group - Both have half filled valence shell. I.P. and E.A of both are comparable.
3. Resemblance of H with VII group- Both have one electron in valence shell and form anion by gaining electron.

Among I-A elements which is the only non-metal ?

  1. Hydrogen

  2. Lithium

  3. Sodium

  4. Potassium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In alkali metals hydrogen is the only non metal diatomic hydrogen gas.

The element symbol for hydrogen is:

  1. K

  2. H

  3. He

  4. Hn


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hydrogen is a chemical element with chemical symbol H and atomic no. 1 with atomic weight 1.00794 amu,hydrogen is the lightest element on the periodic table. Its monatomic form is the most abundant in nature.

Which of the following statements are not true for hydrogen?

  1. It exists as diatomic molecule.

  2. It has one electron in its outermost shell.

  3. It can lose electron to form a cation which can exist freely.

  4. It forms a large number of ionic compounds by losing an electron.


Correct Option: C,D
Explanation:
  • Hydrogen has 1 electron in its outermost shell due to which it combines with other hydrogen by covalent bons and exists as diatomic molecule.
  • Its ionisation enthalpy is very high due to which it does not loose electron and hence, is unable to form cation and ionic compounds. (Ionisation enthalpy is the energy required for the removal of electron from the gaseous isolated atom in its ground state.)

Among I-A elements which can form ionic as well as covalent bonds? 

  1. Hydrogen

  2. Cerium

  3. Helium

  4. Sodium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hydrogen is the lightest element on the periodic table. Hydrogen forms covalent compounds with non metals. In ionic compounds hydrogen can take the form of negative charge when it is known as hydride or a cation.

Hydrogen differs from elements of $I-A$ group as:

  1. it can form ionic as well as covalent bond

  2. all are metals

  3. $ H^+$ is unstable in water

  4. both $A$ and $B$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The options A and B are the correct answers.
Hydrogen differs from elements of $I-A$ group as:
(A) hydrogen can form ionic as well as covalent bond whereas elements of $I-A$ group can form only ionic bonds.
(B) All elements of $I-A$ group are metals. Hydrogen (with very high ionization energy does not possess metallic character).
(C) $H^+$ ion is stable in water.

Hydrogen differs from elements of I-A group as:

  1. hydrogen is gas but others are solid at room temperature

  2. all are metals

  3. hydrogen is a non-metal but others are metal

  4. they donate one electron to become cation


Correct Option: A,C
Explanation:

Group, I A are alkali metals while hydrogen is considered a nonmetal and hydrogen are in gaseous form while alkali metals are all solids at room temperature like sodium, potassium, etc.


So, the correct options are A and C

Hydrogen differs from elements of VII-A group as:

  1. it can gain one electron

  2. it has one electron in its valence shell

  3. its electronic configuration is different from other elements

  4. both $B$ and $C$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hydrogen differs from elements of $VII-A$ group as:


(A) Hydrogen can either share or gain or lose one electron whereas the elements of $VII-A$ group can gain one electron.

(B) Hydrogen has one electron in its valence shell whereas elements of $VII-A$ group have 7 valence electrons.

(C) The electronic configuration of hydrogen is different from the elements of $VII-A$ group.

So, options B and C are the correct answers. 

Hydrogen shows similar properties with halogens. Which of the following properties does not match with the halogens?

  1. Electronic configuration

  2. Valency

  3. Atomicity

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The atomicity of hydrogen is two. It has one electron in its outermost shell and hence, the valency of hydrogen is also one. Electronic configuration does not match as the s orbital is half filled in hydrogen, which leads to s-s bonding, while p-p bonding exists in halogens, due to vacancy in p orbital.

Hydrogen is similar to alkali metals in terms of:

  1. electronic configuration

  2. reducing agent

  3. valency

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hydrogen has same electronic configuration as it has only one electrons in its outermost shell. The valency of hydrogen is one and it is a good reducing agent. All these properties are similar to alkali metals.

Hydrogen resembles IV-A elements in what respect?

  1. All are metals.

  2. All are non metals.

  3. All are metalloid.

  4. They have half-filled electronic configuration.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

IV A group has half filled valence shell like carbon or silicon and it shares it with the hydrogen singly filled s orbital. They resemble have comparable I.P. and E.A.

Among I-A elements, which element is gas at room temperature?

  1. Hydrogen

  2. Lithium

  3. Sodium

  4. Potassium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

At standard temperature and pressure, hydrogen is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, non-metallic, highly combustible diatomic gas. It is highly flammable and forms an explosive mixture with air.

Which of the one is correct about Hydrogen?

  1. resembles in IA since it forms monovalent cation $H^+$.

  2. resembles in VIIA (halogen family) since it forms monovalent anion $H^-$.

  3. resembles in IVA(carbon family) since both have a half filled shell of electron

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In HCl, H has + 1 oxidation state so it resembles IA group property.


In NaH, H has -1 oxidation state so it resembles VIIA group property. 

H due to half-filled s shell of electron it resembles IVA group property.

So option D is the correct answer. 

____________ element has one electron in its outermost shell and attains duplet configuration after one more electron and attains stability.

  1. Hydrogen

  2. Fluorine

  3. Helium

  4. Berrylium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hydrogen has one electron in its outermost shell and attains duplet configuration after one more electron and attains stability.

Hydrogen occupies a unique position in Modern Periodic Table.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hydrogen has electron configuration of $ 1s^{1}$.To become stable it can either accept to get helium configuration that is a stable configuration or it can even donate one electron. Hence it is very confusing where to place either in the metals group as it donates or in nonmetal group as it accepts an electron. Hence it occupies a unique position in the periodic table.

At the temperature of liquefaction of air, the ratio of ortho and para hydrogen is:

  1. 1:1

  2. 1:3

  3. 3:1

  4. 3:2


Correct Option: A

Hydrogen is mainly found in the combined state like in water and not the free state.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The earths crust contains nearly 1% hydrogen by weight. In free state($H _2$), it occurs only in traces in the atmosphere. It is mainly found in the combined state and not the free state. Important sources are water, acids, organic matter etc.

The present position of hydrogen in the modern periodic table completely justifiable.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hydrogen has an electronic configuration of $1s^1$. So, it can accept one electron to complete its' outermost orbital which resembles to group $17$ of the periodic table. 

Also, it has only one electron in the outermost orbit which is shown by the elements in group 1. Therefore, the present position of hydrogen in the modern periodic table is not completely justified.
So the answer is False.

Hydrogen resembles halogens in many respects for which several factors are responsible. Of the following factors which one is the most important in this respect?

  1. Its tendency to lose an electron to form a cation

  2. It tendency to gain a single electron in its valence shell to attain stable electronic configuration

  3. Its low negative electron gain enthalpy value

  4. Its small size


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Hydrogen resembles halogens as it has similar tendency to gain a single electron to attain stable noble gas configuration. The electronic configuration of hydrogen is $1s^1$. It needs one more electron to attain stable electronic configuration of hellium, a noble gas. The electronic configuration of halogen is $ns^2np^5$. It needs one more electron to attain stable electronic configuration of a noble gas.

Which of the following properties of hydrogen is incorrect?

  1. Like halogens, hydrogen exists as a diatomic gas

  2. Like halogens, hydrogen exhibits - 1 oxidation state in its compounds with metals

  3. Like halogens, hydrogen is liberated at cathode

  4. The ionization energy of hydrogen is quite close to halogens


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Like halogens, hydrogen is liberated at anode, e.g. 
2NaH $\rightarrow 2Na + H _{2} $ (at anode
2NaCl $\rightarrow  2Na + cl _{2}$ (at anode)

The order of reactivity of halogens towards hydrogen is:

  1. $F _{2} > Cl _{2} > Br _{2} > I _{2}$

  2. $I _{2} > Br _{2} > Cl _{2} > F _{2}$

  3. $Cl _{2} > Br _{2} > I _{2} > F _{2}$

  4. $Br _{2} > Cl _{2} > F _{2} > I _{2}$


Correct Option: A

Which of the following statement is correct regarding hydrogen?

  1. Hydrogen shows +1 and -1 oxidation states

  2. Hydrogen is never liberated at anode

  3. Hydrogen has same ionisation enthalpy as that of alkali metals

  4. Hydrogen has same electronegativity as of halogens


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hydrogen has +1 oxidation state in compounds with more electronegative elements e.g. $HF$. It has -1 oxidation state in compounds with more electropositive elements like $NaH$. In the above compounds with $Na$ and $F$ show +1 and -1 oxidation state respectively.

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