The solubility of noble gases in water shows the order:
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a
He > Ar> Kr>Ne > Xe
b
He >Ne >Ar> Kr> Xe
c
Xe > Kr > Ar > Ne > He
d
None of the above
answer is C.
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Detailed Solution
Solubility of noble gases in water is due to dipole-induced dipole interaction. As dipole-induced dipole interaction increases with the increase of molecular mass of noble gases, hence solubility of noble gases in water increases down the group.