Xenon forms several compounds with oxygen and fluorine. It is the most reactive nonradioactive noble gas because
A)its large radius allows oxygen and fluorine to bond without being crowded.
B)it has the highest electronegativity of these noble gases.
C)it has the highest electron affinity of these noble gases.
D)its effective nuclear charge is lower than the other noble gases.
E)it has the lowest ionization energy of these noble gases.

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Xenon, being the most reactive nonradioactive noble gas, has the lowest ionization energy among the noble gases. This lower ionization energy makes it easier for xenon to lose an electron and form compounds, particularly with highly electronegative elements like oxygen and fluorine.

Xenon Forms Several Compounds with Oxygen and Fluorine