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The majority of noble gas compounds are those of xenon. Explain.

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Except radon which is radioactive, Xe has the lowest ionization enthalpy among noble gases and hence can be easily oxidized by strong oxidising agents like `O_(2) and F_(2)`. That is why majority of noble gas compounds are those of xenon.
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