Question

The inert gases are.

• A. Polyatomic
• B. Triatomic
• C. Diatomic
• D. Monoatomic

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Monoatomic

Answer 2

All the noble gases are monoatomic, colourless and odourless gases. Their monoatomic nature is due to the stable outer configuration $ns^{2}np^{6}$ of their atoms. As a result, they do not enter into chemical combination even amongst

themselves.