Q. The formation of $O_{2}^{+}\lbrack PtF6\rbrack^{-}$ is the basis for the formation of xenon fluorides. This is because
A) O_{2} and Xe have comparable sizes
B) Both O_{2} and Xe are gases
C) O_{2} and Xe have comparable ionisation energies
D) Both a and c
Explanation
(d)
The first ionisation energy of xenon is quite close to that of oxygen and the molecular diameter of xenon and oxygen are almost identical.
Based on the above facts it is suggested that since oxygen combines with PtF_{6,} so xenon should also form similar compounds with PtF_{6.}
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.