MHT CET202522 Apr 2025Evening ShiftChemistryRedox ReactionsActual
A compound of Xe and F is found to have atomic ratio Xe : F as 0 4: 2 4 , Find the oxidation number of Xe ?
Options
- A-4
- BZero
- C+4
- D+6
Correct answer
D. +6
Step-by-step solution
The atomic ratio Xe:F = 0.4:2.4 simplifies to 1:6 by dividing both values by 0.4 , giving the formula XeF ₆ . Since fluorine has oxidation state -1 and the compound is neutral, the oxidation number x of xenon satisfies: x + 6 (-1) = 0 x = +6 The oxidation number of Xe is +6 , corresponding to option D.