Question

Which is/are correct statement(s) for $XeF_{2}$ ?

• A. It has bent structure
• B. It is hydrolysed rapidly in aqueous solution of a base
• C. It oxidizes $Cl^{-}$ and $I^{-}$ to $Cl_{2}$ and $I_{2}$ respectively
• D. Both B and C

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Here statements in option B and C are correct while A is incorrect as the five electrons pairs form trigonal bipyramid with three lone pairs in equatorial positions. Hence, the structure of $XeF_{2}$ becomes linear in accordance with VSEPR theory.

(i) $XeF_{2}+2HCl \rightarrow 2HF+Xe+Cl_{2}$

(ii) $XeF_{2}+2KI \rightarrow Xe+2KF+I_{2}$