Hydrogen resembles halogens in many respects for which several factors are responsible. Of the following factors which one is most important in this respect?
1. Its tendency to lose an electron to form a cation.
2. Its tendency to gain a single electron in its valence shell to attain stable electronic configuration.
3. Its low negative electron enthalpy value.
4. Its small size.
Hint: Hydrogen can form a hydride ion same as halogen from a halide ion.
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