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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these electronic structures belongs to a noble gas?
A
2
B
2, 2
C
2, 8, 2
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Electronic configuration 2, 8 is the configuration of neon noble gas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Helium (He, Z=2). Helium is a colorless, odorless, unreactive gas which liquefies at-268.97°C (4.18 K). The name “helium” is derived from the Greek word for the Sun, helios.

Detailed explanation-3: -The atomic number of Helium is Z = 2. The electronic configuration is, 2. Therefore, Helium is a noble gas with two valence electrons.

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