Question

Which one of the following reactions of Xenon compounds is not feasible ?

• A. 3XeF₄ + 6H₂O$\rightarrow$2Xe + XeO₃ + 12HF + 1.5O2
• B. 2XeF₂ + 2H₂O $\rightarrow$ 2Xe + 4HF + O₂
• C. XeF₆ + RbF $\rightarrow$Rb[XeF₇]
• D. XeO₃ + 6HF $\rightarrow$ XeF₆ + 3H₂O

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

XeO₃ + 6HF $\rightarrow$ XeF₆ + 3H₂O

Answer 2

This reaction is not feasible because XeF₆ formed will get hydrolysed according to the following reaction. XeF₆ + 3H₂O $\rightarrow$ XeO₃ + 6HF