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Question:

Xenon hexafluoride on partial hydrolysis produces compounds 'X' and 'Y'. Compounds 'X' and 'Y' and the oxidation state of Xe are respectively _______.

XeO2 (+4)andXeO3 (+6)

XeO2F2 (+6)andXeO2 (+4)

XeOF4 (+6)andXeO2F2 (+6)

XeOF4 (+6)andXeO3 (+6)

Solution:

Xenon hexafluoride on partial hydrolysis produces compounds XeOF4 and XeO2F2. In the compounds XeOF4 and XeO2F2, the oxidation states of Xe are +6 and +6 respectively.