Question

All of the noble gases, Group 18, have eight valence electrons in its outer shell (excluding helium which only has two).

Which of these would represent the oxidation number of the noble gases such as xenon and argon?
A) -8
B) -2
C) 0
D) +8

Answer 1

C 0

Step-by-step explanation:

Its an unstable reaction

Answer 2

C) 0 cause it’s a stable reaction