The solubility of noble gases in water shows the order:

He > Ar > Kr > Ne > Xe

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He > Ne > Ar > Kr > Xe

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Xe > Kr > Ar > Ne > He

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Solution

The correct option is C Xe > Kr > Ar > Ne > He
Solubility of noble gases in water is due to dipole-induced dipole attractions and as the atomic size increases, the formation of induced dipole becomes easier resulting in increased solubility.

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