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

Neon

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Radon

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Argon

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Helium

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Solution

The correct option is D Helium
Noble gases have eight electrons in their outermost shell, except in the case of helium, which has two.

Hence, the correct option is $D$

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