P-Block Elements Ques 406
Question: The inert gases are
[CPMT 1984]
Options:
A) Polyatomic
B) Triatomic
C) Diatomic
D) Monoatomic
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
All the noble gases are monoatomic, colourless and odourless gases. Their monoatomic nature is due to the stable outer configuration $ ns^{2}np^{6} $ of their atoms. As a result, they do not enter into chemical combination even amongst themselves.
