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Hydrogen accepts an electron to form inert gas configuration. In this it resembles :

Option: 1

halogens


Option: 2

alkali metals


Option: 3

chalogens


Option: 4

alkaline earth metals


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Hydrogen -

It is the first element in the periodic table. It is lightest element known.

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Hydride -

Hydrides are binary compounds of the elements with hydrogen. The type of hydrids formed depends upon the electronegativity.

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Hydrogen accepts an electron to form anion and get inert gas configuration like halogens.

H + e-  →  H- (hydride ion)

X + e- →   X– 

halogen      halide ion

Therefore, Option(1) is correct.

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