Question

$Xe{F}_6$ on complete hydrolysis gives $P+HF$.
Choose the correct statement.

• A. $P$ is a colorless volatile liquid and has a pyramidal shape
• B. $P$ is a colorless explosive solid and has a pyramidal shape
• C. $P$ is a colorless volatile liquid and has a square pyramidal shape
• D. $P$ is a colorless explosive solid and has a square pyramidal shape

Answer 1

The correct option is B $P$ is a colorless explosive solid and has a pyramidal shape

$Xe{F}_6$ on complete hydrolysis forms $Xe{O}_3$ and $HF$
Balanced reaction is:
$Xe{F}_6+3H_{2}O\to \underset{P}{Xe{O}_3}+6HF$
Hence, $P$ is $Xe{O}_3$
$Xe{O}_3$ is a colourless explosive solid and has a pyramidal structure.