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The compound that attacks pyrex glass is...

The compound that attacks pyrex glass is

A

`XeF_(2)`

B

`XeF_(4)`

C

`XeF_(6)`

D

Both `A` and `B`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`XeF_(6)` can be sublimed at room temperature it is more susceptible to hydrolysis `XeF_(6)` melt to give yellow liquid, since it attacks pyrex glass because silica react with `XeF_(6)`.
`2XeF_(6)+3SiO_(2)rarr3SiF_(4)+2XeO_(3)`
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