Question

Which of the following is correct regarding xenon fluorides?

• A. They are readily hydrolysed even by traces of water
• B. They are formed based on $Xe/F_2$ ratio
• C. They are powerful fluorinating agents
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Preparation of xenon fluorides:
Xenon forms three binary fluorides, namely $Xe{F}_2,Xe{F}_4,\text{and}Xe{F}_6$, by the direct reaction of elements under appropriate experimental conditions. The products formed depend on the $Xe/F_2$ ratio.

Properties of xenon fluorides $(Xe{F}_2,Xe{F}_4,Xe{F}_6)$:
1. Colourless crystalline solids
2. They are readily hydrolysed even by traces of water
3. Powerful fluorinating agents