NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Which of the following noble gases directly reacts with dioxygen (O 2 )?
Options
- AHelium (He)
- BNeon (Ne)
- CArgon (Ar)
- DKrypton (Kr)
Correct answer
B. Neon (Ne)
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph states that dioxygen directly reacts with nearly all metals and non-metals except some metals (e.g., Au, Pt) and some noble gases. Therefore, neon (Ne) directly reacts with dioxygen.