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A compound is made of Ba (oxidation number =+2), Xe (oxidation number =8) and oxygen. Xe and O are present in the atomic ratio of 1:6, the compound is:

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Ba2XeO6
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Ba2Xe2O6
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Ba3XeO5
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none of these
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Solution

The correct option is A Ba2XeO6
Ba Xe O
n:1:6 ratio
Let n be the number of Ba atoms.
Since the overall charge on the complex is 0, the sum of oxidation states of all elements in it should be equal to 0.
2n+812=0
n=2
The compound is Ba2XeO6.

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