JEE Main 2018Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)MediumMCQ

JEE Main 2018 — p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18) Question with Solution

JEE Main 2018 (15 Apr)

Question

Xenon hexafluoride on partial hydrolysis produces compounds 'X' and 'Y' and the respective oxidation states of Xe are:

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Correct answer
DXeOF4 (+6) and XeO2F2 (+6)

Step-by-step explanation

Xenon hexafluoride on partial hydrolysis produces compounds XeOF4​ and XeO2F2​. In the compounds, XeOF4 and XeO2F2​, the oxidation states of Xe are +6 and +6 respectively.

XeF6 ​+ H2O  → XeOF4 ​+ 2HF

XeOF4 ​+ H2O  → XeO2F2 ​+ 2HF

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