The first ionization enthalpy of inert gases is exceptionally high. Which factor contributes LEAST to this high ionization enthalpy?
Stable completely filled electronic configuration
High effective nuclear charge
Small atomic size
Presence of d-electrons in the valence shell
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The correct order of increasing oxidising power is
{{\rm{F}}_2} < C{{\rm{l}}_2} < {\mkern 1mu} \,\,{{\rm{I}}_2}{\rm{ < B}}{{\rm{r}}_2}
{{\rm{F}}_2} < {\rm{B}}{{\rm{r}}_2} < C{{\rm{l}}_2} < {{\rm{I}}_2}
{\rm{C}}{{\rm{l}}_2} < {\rm{B}}{{\rm{r}}_2} < {{\rm{F}}_2} < {{\rm{I}}_2}
{{\rm{I}}_2} < {\rm{B}}{{\rm{r}}_2} < C{{\rm{l}}_2} < {{\rm{F}}_2}
Which inert gas is used in helium-neon lasers?
Helium
Neon
Argon
Krypton
Arrange the following inert gases in increasing order of their boiling points: He, Ne, Ar, Kr.
He < Ne < Ar < Kr
Kr < Ar < Ne < He
Ar < Kr < He < Ne
Ne < He < Kr < Ar
Anionic species obtained on reaction of with is
XeF3β
XeF4
XeF5β
XeF6
The correct geometry and hybridization for are __
square planar,
Octahydral,
trigonal bipyramidal,
planar triangle,
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of inert gases?
Colorless and odorless
Exist as monatomic gases
Form diatomic molecules
Low boiling points
Inert gases are generally:
Highly reactive
Moderately reactive
Unreactive
Radioactive
Despite their general inertness, some noble gases can form compounds. Which noble gas is MOST likely to form a compound?
Helium
Neon
Xenon
Argon
Which inert gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?
Helium
Neon
Argon
Krypton