An element in period 3 which does not form an oxide:
A
Na
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B
Al
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C
Ar
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D
Cl
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Solution
The correct option is B Ar Among period 3 elements, only Ar doesn't form any oxide as it has complete octet and doesn't have any tendency to lose/gain the electron.