Dihydrogen
Dihydrogen: Overview
This topic deals with the concept of dihydrogen along with its occurrence in detail. We will also learn the three major isotopes of dihydrogen, atomic and physical properties of hydrogen in a tabular form.
Important Questions on Dihydrogen

Why does hydrogen exist as a diatomic molecule while all alkali metals exists as monoatomic molecules?


Why is the ionisation enthalpy of hydrogen higher than that of sodium?

Compare hydrogen with alkali metals on the basis of nature of compounds.

The position of which of the following elements is debatable?

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

Explain the reason behind controversial position of hydrogen in the periodic table.

Consider the following statements.
(i) The most common isotope of hydrogen is protium.
(ii) Water-gas shift reaction is a multistep reaction.
(iii) has a higher boiling point than .
Which of the above statements is/are true?







Consider the following statements.
(i) The most common isotope of hydrogen is protium.
(ii) Water gas shift reaction is a multi step reaction.
(iii) has higher boiling point than
Which of the above statements is/are true?

Justify the position of hydrogen in the periodic table on the basis of similarity and dissimilarity with alkali metals and halogens.

Give two properties in which hydrogen neither resembles with alkali metals nor with halogens.

Justify the position of hydrogen in the periodic table on the basis of its electronic configuration.

Name an isotope of hydrogen which has same number of proton and neutron.
