Question

Which of the following is not correct about xenon hexafluoride?

• A. It has oxidation state of +6
• B. The hybridisation involved in $Xe{F}_6$ is $s{p}^3{d}^3$
• C. On hydrolysis it gives $Xe,HF$ and $O_2$
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

On hydrolysis it gives $Xe,HF$ and $O_2$

Hydrolysis of $Xe{F}_6$ gives xenon trioxide,hydrogen floride($Xe{O}_3,HF$).

$Xe{F}_6+3H_{2}O\to Xe{O}_3+6HF$.

So the given statement On hydrolysis it gives $Xe,HF$ and $O_2$ is wrong statement.

Hence option C is correct.