Question
Chemistry Question on p -Block Elements
Find out difference in oxidation state of Xe in completely Hydrolysed form of XeF4 and XeF6
Answer
6XeF4+12H2O→2XeO3+4Xe+24HF+3O2
in XeO3,OxidationstateofXe=+6
in XeF4,OxidationstateofXe=+4
So difference in oxidation state = 2
Hence, the correct answer is : 2