Asked by puyr

Use the periodic table to answer the question.

Periodic table showing electronegativity of elements, increasing left to right and bottom to top.

Which element is most likely to replace hydrogen in a displacement reaction?

(1 point)

lithium (Li)

bromine (Br)

oxygen (O)

helium (He)
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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Lithium (Li).

Explanation: Metals with low electronegativity (left of hydrogen) can donate electrons and displace H in compounds. Lithium is a reactive alkali metal, whereas Br and O are nonmetals and He is inert.