Question

$Xe{F}_4$ exists whereas $XeC{l}_4$ is not stable because

• A. electron affinity of $Cl$ is greater than $F$
• B. oxidation potential of $F$ is greater than $Cl$
• C. the size of $F$ is smaller than $Cl$
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Correct answer is (c) the size of $F$ is smaller than $Cl$