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How does xenon atom form compounds even through the xenon atom has a closed shell electronic configuration ?

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Xe has lowest ionisation enthalpy among nobke geses due to its large size and hence , can be easily oxidised by strong oxidising agents like `O_(2)andF_(2)` .Hence , it forms a number of compounds among all elements .
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