In the preparation of compounds of Xe, Bartlett has taken `O_(2)^(+)Pt F_(6)^(-)` as a base compound. This is becase

Options

A. both `O_(2)` and Xe have same size.
B. both `O_(2)` and Xe have same electron gain enthalpy.
C. both `O_(2)` and Xe have almost same ionisation enthalphy.
D. both Xe and `O_(2)` are gases.

Answer

C

Explanation

Bertlett had taken `O_(2)^(+)PtF_(6)^(-)` as a base compound because `O_(2)` and Xe both have
almost same ionisation enthalpy . The ionisation enthalpies of noble gasses are the
highest in their respective periods due to their stable electronic configurations.