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Which is/are correct statement(s) for X e F 2 ?

Options

  1. AIt has bent structure
  2. BIt is hydrolysed rapidly in aqueous solution of a base
  3. CIt oxidizes C l - and I - to C l 2 and I 2 respectively
  4. DBoth B and C

Correct answer

D. Both B and C

Step-by-step solution

Here statements in option B and C are correct while A is incorrect as the five electrons pairs form trigonal bipyramid with three lone pairs in equatorial positions. Hence, the structure of X e F 2 becomes linear in accordance with VSEPR theory. (i) X e F 2 + 2 H C l → 2 H F + X e + C l 2 (ii) X e F 2 + 2 K I → X e + 2 K F + I 2

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