PROPERTIES OF DIHYDROGEN

Physical properties
(i) Dihydrogen is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas.
(ii) It is a combustible gas.
(iii) It is insoluble in water.
(iv) It is lighter than air.

Chemical properties
Reaction with halogens: It reacts with halogens, X2 to give hydrogen halides. HX.

H2 + X2 → 2HX    (X= F,Cl,Br,I)

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1. Position of hydrogen in the perioidic table
2. Dihydrogen
3. Preparation of dihydrogen
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6. Water
7. Hydrogen peroxide
8. Heavy water
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