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Hydrogen molecule differs from a halogen molecule (like ) in which of the following respects?Hydrogen Chemistry Question

Question

Hydrogen molecule differs from a halogen molecule (like $Cl_2$) in which of the following respects?

Answer: B

💡 Solution & Explanation

A distinct difference between $H_2$ and halogens like $Cl_2$ or $Br_2$ is that the $H_2$ molecule is devoid of any lone pairs of electrons, while halogen molecules possess lone pairs.

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