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MHT CET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

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

  1. A \(\mathrm{Xe}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{Kr}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{Ar}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{Ne}\)
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(A) \(\mathrm{Xe}\)

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Xenon has large atomic size and lower ionisation enthalpy compared to \(\mathrm{He}, \mathrm{Ne}, \mathrm{Ar}\) and \(\mathrm{Kr}\). Hence, xenon exhibits highest number of different oxidation states.