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Why inert gases do not form compounds?

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Outermost orbits of inert gases are fully filled. Completely filled outermost orbit is a very stable electronic configuration. Hence, they do not react to form compound.

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Q. Noble gases or inert gases are so named because they are highly unreactive and do not form compounds under normal conditions. Which of these is not an inert gas?

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(a) How many electrons do inert gases have in their valence shells?

(b) Name an element of group 18 which can form compounds.

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: They readily form compounds which are colourless

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