Q. Which of the following compounds can not be stored in glass vessels?
A) $XeF_{4}$
B) $XeF_{6}$
C) $XeO_{3}$
D) $XeF_{2}$
Explanation
(b)
$XeF_{6}$ cannot be stored in glass vessels because it reacts with $SiO_{2}$ of the glass to give highly explosive $XeO_{3}$
$2XeF_{6} + 3SiO_{2} \rightarrow 2XeO_{3} + 3SiF_{4}$
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.