XeF₆ on complete hydrolysis gives

Options

(a) Xe
(b) XeO₂
(c) XeO₃
(d) XeO₄

Correct Answer:

XeO₃

Explanation:

Partial hydrolysis of XeF₆ yields XeOF₄ and XeO₂F₂ and complete hydrolysis yields xenon trioxide,XeO₃. XeF₆ + H₂O → XeOF₄ + 2HF. XeF₆ + 2H₂O → XeO₂F₂ + 4HF. XeF₆ + 3H₂O → XeO₃ + 6HF.