Weakest van der Waals forces of attraction is seen in which of the following gases?

X e

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K r

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A r

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N e

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H e

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Solution

The correct option is E $H e$
Weakest van der Waals forces of attraction is seen in $H e$ .
The strength of van der Waals forces is directly proportional to the atomic size. $H e$ is the smallest noble gas. Hence, it has weakest van der Waals forces.

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