Q. Which one of the following reaction of xenon compounds is not feasible?
A) XeO_{3} + 6HF ⟶ XeF_{6} + 3H_{2}O
B) 3XeF_{4} + 6H_{2}O ⟶ 2Xe + XeO_{3} + 12HF + 1.5O_{2}
C) 2XeF_{2} + 2H_{2}O ⟶ 2Xe + 4HF+O_{2}
D) XeF_{6} + RbF ⟶ Rb[XeF_{7}]
Explanation
(a)
XeF_{6} has much tendency to hydrolyse. The reverse reaction is more spontaneous.
XeF_{6}+3 H_{2}O ⟶XeO_{3}+6HF
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