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group 18 has completely filled electronic configuration and hence are stable.

group 1 and group 2 have 1 and 2 electrons respectively in their valence shells and needs to lose these to attain completely filled electronic configuration. hence they are reactive.

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Q: Why are Group 1 and Group 2 elements found in many compounds but not Group 18 elements?
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