MHT CET 2023 Chemistry question

Which noble gas element from following exhibits highest number of different oxidation states?

(A)XeCorrect
(B)Kr
(C)Ar
(D)Ne

Answer: (A)

Solution

Compounds are formed only by the heavier noble gases, because their large size and low ionisation enthalpy let them be oxidised by very electronegative elements. Xenon forms compounds in the +2 (), +4 (), +6

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