NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
What is the common feature of noble gases that makes them inert to chemical reactivity?
Options
- AHigh reactivity with other elements
- BPresence of empty valence shells
- CHigh electron gain enthalpy
- DCompletely filled valence electron configurations
Correct answer
D. Completely filled valence electron configurations
Step-by-step solution
Noble gases are inert to chemical reactivity because they have completely filled valence electron configurations.