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The position of hydrogen in the periodic table is still under research. We cannot place it above the noble gase as it does not have a stable electronic configuration.Also, we cannot place it above the halogens as it is not electronegative like them. The present place above the alkali metals is not suitable as well; it is neither a metal nor it is electropositive. So, we can say that hydrogen has a controversial place in the periodic table.