Q. The oxidation number of xenon in $XeOF_{2}$ is
A) Zero
B) 2
C) 4
D) 3
Explanation
(c)
Suppose the oxidation state of $Xe\ in\ XeOF_{2}\ is\ x$
$x + ( - 2) + 2( - 1) = 0$;
$x - 2 - 2 = 0$
$\Rightarrow x = + 4$
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