MCQ
Xenon hexafluoride reacts with silica to form a xenon compound $X$. The oxidation state of $Xe$ in $X$ is :
  • A
    $+2$
  • B
    $+4$
  • $+6$
  • D
    $0$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$+6$
$\mathrm{SiO}_2+2 \mathrm{XeF}_6 \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{XeOF}_4+\mathrm{SiF}_4$​
Oxidation state of $Xe$ in $(X)$ is $+ 6$

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