Which of the following holds true according to the properties of hydrogen?

I. Hydrogen is the lightest gas.

II. Hydrogen cannot be corrosive.

III. Deuterium is another name for heavy hydrogen.

  1. 1 only 
  2. 3 only
  3. 1 and 2 only
  4. 1 and 3 only

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Option 4 : 1 and 3 only
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The correct option is 4 i.e 1 and 3 only.

Key Points

  • Hydrogen is the lightest gas and the most abundant element in the universe.
  • Hydrogen can be corrosive at elevated temperatures and pressures. Hence, statement II is incorrect.
  • Deuterium and Protium are the isotopes of the hydrogen
  • Deuterium is another name for heavy hydrogen.
  • It contains one proton and one neutron.
  • Protium has no neutrons in the nucleus.
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