Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 443
Question: In $ XeO_3 $ and $ XeF_6 $ the oxidation state of Xe is [MP PET 2003]
Options:
A) + 4
B) + 6
C) + 1
D) + 3
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
The oxidation state of $ Xe $ in both $ XeO_3 $ and $ XeF_6 $ is + 6
$ \overset{*}{\mathop{XeO_3}}, $
$ \overset{*,}{\mathop{XeF_6}}, $
$ x-2\times 3=0 $ $ $ $ x-6=0 $ $ x=+6 $ $ x=+6 $ .
