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

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 same ionisation enthalpy.
D. both Xe and `O_(2)` are gases.

Answer

C

Explanation

In the preparation of compounds of Xe, Bartlett had taken `O_(2)^(+)PtF_(6)^(-)` as a base compound. This is because both `O_(2)` and Xe have almost same ionisation enthalpy.