Question

The oxidation number of xenon in $XeO{F}_2$ is

• A. Zero
• B. $2$
• C. $4$
• D. $3$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Suppose the oxidation state of $Xe$ is $x.XeO{F}_2$
$x+(-2)+2(-1)=0$
$\Rightarrow x-2-2$
$\Rightarrow x=4$