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The noble gas which forms interstitial compound is
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)NEET
Options:
  • A He
  • B Ne
  • C Ar
  • D Kr or Xe
Solution:
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The correct answer is: He
Only helium can form interstitial compounds with heavy metal, because helium is the smallest amongst noble gases and therefore, can occupy the interstitial positions in the crystal lattices of heavy metals.

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