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As per the octet rule, noble gases are stable in nature. This is due to the presence of________ electrons in their outermost shell.

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Solution

The correct option is A 8
As per octet rule, noble gases have 8 electrons in their outermost shell. According to octet rule the element which has 8 electron in its valence shell are stable.

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