Pick out the incorrect statement for `XeF_(4)`.

Options

A. `XeF_4` disproportionate violently with water
B. It is used as fluorinating agent
C. It has octahedral structure (or geometry)
D. It oxidizes `I^(-)" to "I_2`

Answer

D

Explanation

According to VSEER theory, six electrons pairs form an octahedron with two positions occupied by lone pairs. This results in square planar structure of `XeF_4`.
(a) `XeF_(4)+2SF_(4) to Xe+2SF_(6)`
`XeF_(4)` is reduced to Xe and also oxidized to `XeO_(3)`.
(b) (i) `XeF_(4)+2SF_(4) to Xe+2SF_(6)`
(ii) `3XeF_(4)+2Pt to 3Xe + 2PtF_(6)`
(iii) `XeF_(4)+C_(6)H_(6) to Xe+C_(6)H_(5)F+HF`
(d) `XeF_(4)+4KI to 4KF+Xe +2I_(2)`