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Question
Compare hydrogen and halogens on the basis of:
reaction with oxygen
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Solution
Hydrogen reacts with oxygen to form a neutral oxide, H2O. Halogens react with oxygen to form acidic oxides like Cl2O and Cl2O7.
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