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AIIMS 2002 Chemistry Solubility MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The correct order of solubility in water for He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe is

A

He > Ne > Ar > Kr > Xe

B

Xe > Kr > Ar > Ne > He

C

Ne > Ar > Kr > He > Xe

D

Ar > Ne > He > Kr > Xe

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

As the size of the noble gas atoms increases down the group, the polarisation of the electron cloud becomes easier.

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