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

A
Neon
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Radon
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C
Argon
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D
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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