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Discuss the consequences of high enthalpy of H–H bond in terms of chemical reactivity of dihydrogen. 

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The ionization enthalpy of H–H bond is very high (1312 kJ mol–1 ). This indicates that hydrogen has a low tendency to form H+ ions. Its ionization enthalpy value is comparable to that of halogens. Hence, it forms diatomic molecules (H2), hydrides with elements, and a large number of covalent bonds. 

Since ionization enthalpy is very high, hydrogen does not possess metallic characteristics (lustre, ductility, etc.) like metals. 

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