A noble-gas element is monoatomic as well as monovalent.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Monoatomic: A molecule made up of only one atom is monoatomic.
Monovalent: Elements having a valency of one.
Noble gases are monoatomic i.e. they are made up of only one atom
Whereas they are having valency equal to zero.
Therefore, they are not monovalent
Final answer: False

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