Question

Which of the following is not correct about xenon hexafluoride?

• A. It has oxidation state of $+6$
• B. The hybridisation involved in $XeF_6$ is $sp^3d^3$
• C. The shape of $XeF_6$ is distorted octahedral and can be represented as
• D. On hydrolysis it gives $Xe$, $HF$ and $O_2$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

On hydrolysis the products formed are $XeO_3$ and $HF$.
$XeF_6 + 3H_2O \to XeO_3 + 6HF$