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"XeF6 can be stored in glass and quartz vessels."
Answer whether the above statement is true or false.
If true enter 1, else enter 0.

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XeF6:

XeF6 cannot be stored in glass or quartz containers as XeF6 reacts with SiO2 present in the glass as shown below:

SiO2+2XeF62XeOF4+SiF4

SiO2+2XeOF62XeO2F2+SiF4

SiO2+2XeO2F22XeO3+SiF4


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