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Which of the noble gases exhibits the ma...

Which of the noble gases exhibits the maximum number fo different oxidation numbers ?

A

`Kr`

B

`Xe`

C

`Ar`

D

`Ne`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`Xe` forms maximum number of compounds. Its oxidation numbers are `+2 (XeF_2), + 4 (XeF_4)`, and `+6 (XeF_6)`.
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