MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

Which of the following noble gases exhibits higher oxidation states ?

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

Answer: (D)

Solution

Xenon, with the lowest ionisation enthalpy of the four gases listed, forms compounds in the +2, +4 and +6 (and +8) oxidation states, e.g. , , , , - option (D). Neon and argon form no

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