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Why is Xenon called stranger gas?

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4 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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4 Years ago
The term Xenon is derived from the Greek word “ Xenos” , which means foreign or strange. As Xenon belongs to a noble gas group where elements are very unreactive. But Xenon reacts with some elements to form new compounds. ... Hence, this is the reason why it is known as stranger gas.