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Which of the following noble gas does not have an octet of electrons in the outermost shell?

A
He
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Rn
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Ar
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Ne
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Solution

The correct option is A He
He element has configuration 2s2

It does not have an octet of electrons in the outermost shell.

Option A is correct.

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