Why Xe forms more compounds than Kr?...

Why Xe forms more compounds than Kr?

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Valence shell electrons are less tightly held in Xe as compared to Kr. Hence Xe is more reactive or form more compounds than Kr.

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Which element out of the He, Ar, Kr and Xe forms least number of compounds ?

A

He

B

Ar

C

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D

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Which element reacts with chlorine and forms more than one compounds?

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B

Zn

C

Fe

D

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They are quite unstable

B

They are more volatile

C

Organic compounds have low solubility

D

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