Which of the following noble gases exhibits higher oxidation states ?

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As we move down the group of noble gases, the atomic size increases and the ionization enthalpy decreases. Xenon has a relatively low ionization enthalpy, which allows its valence electrons to be excited to empty d-orbitals. This enables Xenon to form compounds with highly electronegative elements like fluorine and oxygen. Xenon exhibits higher oxidation states such as +2 , +4 , +6 , and +8 in compounds like XeF ₂ , XeF ₄ , XeF ₆ , XeO ₃ , and XeO ₄ . Neon and Argon do not form stable compounds, and Krypton only fo