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Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) General Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Ionisation energy values are given for Xenon (Xe) and Radon (Rn)

Element IE(KJ/mol)

Xe 1169

Rn 1036

Predict a suitable reason for the fact that the chemistry of Rn has not been studied significantly while that of Xe has been extensively studied.

A
Rn appears to be more reactive
B
Xe is less reactive than Rn
C
Rn isotopes have shorter lifetimes
D
Rn is heavior than Xe.

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C

Due to short life-times, Rn has not been studied.

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