P-Block Elements Ques 417
Question: $ XeF_4 $ on partial hydrolysis produces
[AFMC 1995]
Options:
A) $ XeF_2 $
B) $ XeOF_2 $
C) $ XeOF_4 $
D) $ XeO_3 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Partial hydrolysis; $ XeF_4+H_2O\to $ $ XeOF_2+2HF $
Complete hydrolysis; $ 2XeF_4+3H_2O\to $ $ Xe+XeO_3+F_2+6HF $