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NEET · Chemistry · Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
How is hydrogen classified in the Periodic Table?
How is hydrogen classified in the Periodic Table?
Options
- AIt belongs to the p-block.
- BIt belongs to the alkali metals (group 1).
- CIt belongs to the halogen family (group 17).
- DIt belongs to the f-block.
Correct answer
B. It belongs to the alkali metals (group 1).
Step-by-step solution
Hydrogen, it has only one s-electron and hence can be placed in group 1 (alkali metals).