The Elements of Group VIIIA Are Almost Entirely Non-Reactive with Any

question 57

Multiple Choice

The elements of Group VIIIA are almost entirely non-reactive with any of the other chemical elements. Which of the following statements best explains this observed behavior?

• A) Group VIIIA elements comply with the octet rule.
• B) Group VIIIA elements are so rare that no one has ever studied their reactive properties in any detail.
• C) Group VIIIA elements are all gases, and gases are generally non-reactive.
• D) No explanation given here can explain why Group VIIIA elements do not react with any of the other chemical elements.

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