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Which elements are naturally monoatomic?


A

Halogens

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Alkali metals

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C

Inert Gases

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D

Alkaline Earth's Metals

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Solution

The correct option is C

Inert Gases


Inert gases does not react with eachother or any other elements easily because their octet configuration is complete, ie, they have 8 valence electrons.

Therefore they exist in monoatomic form.


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