What inspired N. Bartlett for carrying out reaction between Xe and PtF₆?

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Neil Bartlett initially carried out a reaction between oxygen and PtF₆. This resulted in the formation of a red compound, .

Later, he realized that the first ionization energy of oxygen (1175 kJ/mol) and Xe (1170 kJ/mol) is almost the same. Thus, he tried to prepare a compound with Xe and PtF₆. He was successful and a red-coloured compound, was formed.

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