The reaction of XeF₆ with a limited amount of quartz gives compound A. Then on reaction with an equivalent… · ABC26IN0214

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Main Group Elements · Topic: Main Group Elements – General · Exam: CSIR NET 2020 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

The reaction of $\mathrm{XeF_6}$ with a limited amount of quartz gives compound A. Then on reaction with an equivalent amount of $\mathrm{XeO_3}$. A gives B. The products A and B are, respectively
(a)$\mathrm{XeOF_2}$ and $\mathrm{XeO_2F_2}$
(b)$\mathrm{XeOF_4}$ and $\mathrm{XeO_2F_2}$
(c)$\mathrm{XeOF_2}$ and $\mathrm{XeOF_4}$
(d)$\mathrm{XeO_2F_2}$ and $\mathrm{XeOF_4}$
Answer
Answer (as printed): B
Explanation
2XeF6 + SiO2 → 2XeOF4+ SiF4 quartz (A) XeOF4+ XeO3 → XeO2F2 (A) (B)

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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