Which is/are correct statement(s) for XeF2 ?

Question

Which is/are correct statement(s) for XeF2 ? (A) It has bent structure (B) It is hydrolysed rapidly in aqueous solution of a base (C) It oxidizes Cl- and I- to Cl2 and I2 respectively (D) Both B and C

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

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

X e F_{2}

becomes linear in accordance with VSEPR theory.

(i)

X e F_{2} + 2 H Cl \to 2 H F + X e + C l_{2}

(ii)

X e F_{2} + 2 K I \to X e + 2 K F + I_{2}

Q. Which is/are correct statement(s) for $X e F_{2}$ ?

It has bent structure

It is hydrolysed rapidly in aqueous solution of a base

It oxidizes $C l^{-}$ and $I^{-}$ to $C l_{2}$ and $I_{2}$ respectively

Both B and C

Q. Which is/are correct statement(s) for XeF2​ ?

It has bent structure

It is hydrolysed rapidly in aqueous solution of a base

It oxidizes Cl− and I− to Cl2​ and I2​ respectively

Both B and C

Q. Which is/are correct statement(s) for $X e F_{2}$ ?

It oxidizes $C l^{-}$ and $I^{-}$ to $C l_{2}$ and $I_{2}$ respectively