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Why is the first ionization enthalpy of noble gases higher than that of other elements?
ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesNEET
Options:
  • A Noble gases have fewer electrons.
  • B Noble gases have smaller nuclei.
  • C Noble gases have more shielding electrons.
  • D Noble gases have stable electron configurations.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Noble gases have stable electron configurations.
Noble gases have closed electron shells and very stable electron configurations, leading to higher first ionization enthalpies.

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