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Which of the following statements are not true for hydrogen?

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Which of the following statements are not true for hydrogen?

A

It exists as diatomic molecule.

B

It has one electron in its outermost shell.

C

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

D

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

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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.)

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Question Text	Which of the following statements are not true for hydrogen?
Answer Type	Text solution:1
Upvotes	151