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XeF6 on complete hydrolysis gives P+HF.
Choose the correct statement.

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P is a colorless volatile liquid and has a pyramidal shape
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P is a colorless explosive solid and has a pyramidal shape
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P is a colorless volatile liquid and has a square pyramidal shape
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P is a colorless explosive solid and has a square pyramidal shape
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Solution

The correct option is B P is a colorless explosive solid and has a pyramidal shape
XeF6 on complete hydrolysis forms XeO3 and HF
Balanced reaction is:
XeF6+3H2OXeO3P+6HF
Hence, P is XeO3
XeO3 is a colourless explosive solid and has a pyramidal structure.


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