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6. Which of the following is most likely to have 8 valence e-?a.Oxygenb. XenonC. Irond. Hydrogen

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INFORMATION:

We have the following options

a. Oxygen

b. Xenon

C. Iron

d. Hydrogen

And we must select the one that is most likely to have 8 valence e-

STEP BY STEP EXPLANATION:

To select the correct option, we need to know that noble gases have 8 valence electrons, their electron shell of valence electrons is considered complete, giving them little tendency to participate in chemical reactions.

In the given options, the one that is a noble gas is Xenon.

Finally, Xenon is most likely to have 8 valence e-

ANSWER:

b. Xenon

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