AP EAMCET202420 May 2024Evening ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
Xe ( g )+2 ~F ₂( ~g ) [7 bar ] 873 XeF ₄( ~s ) The ratio of Xe : F ₂ required in the above reaction is
Options
- A1: 2
- B1: 5
- C1: 20
- D1: 12
Correct answer
B. 1: 5
Step-by-step solution
Xenon forms three binary fluorides XeF ₂, XeF ₄ and XeF ₆ by direct reaction of elements under appropriate conditions. Xe ( ~g )+2 ~F ₂( ~g ) 873 ~K , 7 bar XeF ₄( ~s ) (1:5 ratio)