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XeFn(n=2,4,6) are oxidising agents and thus estimation of Xe salts can be determined by suitable methods.
XeF4+4KIXe+2I2+4KF

Write the increasing order of oxidising power of xenon compounds ?

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XeF2<XeF4<XeF6
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XeF2<XeF6<XeF4
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XeF6<XeF4<XeF2
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XeF6=XeF4=XeF2
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Solution

The correct option is C XeF2<XeF4<XeF6
As the oxidation state of Xe increases, the compounds oxidizing power also increases.
So the increasing order of oxidizing power of xenon is-

XeF2<XeF4<XeF6
+2 +4 +6

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