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What is the oxidation number of `Xe` in `XeOF_(2)`?

A

0

B

2

C

4

D

3

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The correct Answer is:
C
Oxidation state of Xe in `XeOF_(2)` is + 4 [x - 2 + 2 (-1) = 0 or x = 4]
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DINESH PUBLICATION-THE NOBLE GASES-RQ
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  2. Among noble gases, only xenon reacts with flourine to form stable xeno...

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  3. What is the oxidation number of Xe in XeOF(2)?

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  4. Argon was discovered by

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  5. The ionization potential for hydrogen atom is 13.6 eV, the ionization ...

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  6. Which of the following noble gas is not present in atmosphere ?

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  7. The noble gas was first time discovered by

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  8. Which of the following statements is not correct for a noble gas ?

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  9. In the following four elements, the ionization potential of which one ...

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  10. The noble gas which was discovered first in the sun and then on the ea...

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  11. Which of the following statement is false ?

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  12. Hybridization and shape of XeF(4) is

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  13. In the clathrates of xenon with water , the nature of bonding between ...

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  14. The last member of the family of inert gases is

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  15. The coloured discharge tubes for advertisement mainly contains

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  16. XeF(4) on partial hydrolysis produces

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  17. Which element out of the He, Ar, Kr and Xe forms least number of compo...

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  18. Which of the following is the correct sequence of the noble gases in t...

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  19. Which of the following noble gases does not have an octer of electrons...

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  20. Number of unpaired electrons in inert gas is

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