"Hydrogen occupies a unique position in the Modern Periodic Table". Justify the statement.

(N/A) Hydrogen is placed in Group $1$ at the top of the alkali metals because it shares properties with both alkali metals and halogens.
$1$. Resemblance with alkali metals: Like alkali metals ($Li, Na, K$, etc.), hydrogen has $1$ valence electron in its outermost shell and forms positive ions $(H^+)$ by losing this electron.
$2$. Resemblance with halogens: Like halogens ($F, Cl, Br$, etc.), hydrogen is a non-metal and requires $1$ electron to complete its valence shell, often forming covalent bonds and negative ions $(H^-)$ in specific conditions.
Due to this dual nature, its position remains unique and debated in the periodic table.