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A compound of Xe and F is found to have 53.5 % of Xe. What is oxidation number of Xe in this compound?

Options

  1. A-4
  2. B0
  3. C4
  4. D6

Correct answer

D. 6

Step-by-step solution

Xe =53.5 % F =46.5 % Relative number of atoms Xe = 53.5 131.2 =0.4 and F = 46.5 19 =2.4 Simple ratio Xe =1 and F =6 ; Molecular formula is XeF ₆ O. N .of Xe is +6

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