The stability of the noble gases is due to the fact that they?
A
have no electron in their outermost shells
B
have duplet or octet electron configurations
C
belong to group zero of the periodic table
D
are volatile in nature
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Noble / Rare gases belong to group 0 because they have no bonding electrons in their outermost shell to satisfy the octet rule for stability.
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