Question

Which compound is prepared by the following reaction?
$Xe{}_{\left(g\right)}+2F_{2\left(g\right)}\underset{873K,6-7atm}{\overset{Ni\text{vessel}}{\to }}$

• A. $Xe{F}_2$
• B. $Xe{F}_6$
• C. $Xe{F}_4$
• D. $XeO{F}_2$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $Xe{F}_4$

2 moles of $F_2$ furnish $Xe{F}_4$ when treated with 1 mole of $Xe$ under the given conditions.