Single Choice

Xenon has closed shell configuration but is known to give compounds with fluorine because:

AXe atom has large size and lower ionisation potential as compared to other noble gases
Correct Answer
BXe has unpaired electrons which can form covalent bonds
CXe has highest boiling point hence it can form compounds with fluorine
Dfluorine is the smallest element hence it can react with all noble gases

Solution

$$Xe$$ is inert though it gives compounds with Fluorine due to its large size and lower ionization potential as compared to other noble gases. Also, it is more reactive than other noble gases.


SIMILAR QUESTIONS

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What is the atomic number (Z) of the noble gas that reacts with fluorine?

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Which of the following are formed by xenon?

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Which of the following compound cannot be prepared?

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Draw the structure of the following: $$XeF_{4}$$.

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Who among the following first prepared a stable compound of noble gas?

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Xenon form compounds with fluorine under different conditions. The known fluorides are:

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Of the following species, one which is non-existent:

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Maximum number of compounds are known in the case of:

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