Which one of the following does not exist ?
`(i) XeOF_(4) (ii) NeF_(2) (iii) XeF_(2) (iv) XeF_(6)`.

Options

A. `XeOF_(4)`
B. `NeF_(2)`
C. `XeF_(2)`
D. `XeF_(6)`

Answer

B

Explanation

Xe has least ionisation energy among the noble gases and hence it forms chemical compounds with oxygen and fluorine, however, Ne cannot form compounds with oxygen and fluorine so `NeF_(2)` does not exist.