Assertion: Higher noble gases are soluble in water. Reason: Noble gases are monoatomic in nature.

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If both Assertion and Reason are CORRECT but Reason is not the CORRECT explanation of the Assertion. Explanation: It is true that heavier noble gases like Xe are more soluble in water. However, this is not because they are monoatomic but due to dipole-induced dipole interactions with water molecules. The larger the noble gas atom, the more easily its electron cloud is polarised, increasing its solubility in water.

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