In the preparation of compounds of Xe, Bartlett had taken O2+PtF6- as a base compound. This is because-

1. Both Oand Xe have the same size.
2. Both O2  and Xe have the same electron gain enthalpy.
3. Both O2 and Xe have almost the same ionisation enthalpy.
4. Both Xe and O2 are gases.

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Which of the following statements is/are true?

a. Only types of interactions between particles of noble gases are due to weak dispersion forces.
b. The ionization enthalpy of molecular oxygen is very close to that of xenon.
c. Hydrolysis of XeF6 is a redox reaction.
d. Xenon fluorides are not reactive.

1. (a, b)
2. (b, c)
3. (c, d)
4. (a, d)

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Match the compounds given in Column I with the hybridisation and shape given in Column II and mark the correct option.

Column I Column II
A XeF6                   1. sp3d3 distorted octahedral        
B. XeO3 2. sp3d2 square planar
C. XeOF4 3. sp3 pyramidal
D. XeF4 4. sp3d2 square pyramidal

Codes

Options:   A    B    C    D  
1. 1 3 4 2
2. 1 2 4 3
3. 4 3 1 2
4. 4 1 2 3

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Match the species given in Column I with the shape given in Column II and mark the correct option.
 

Column I Column II
A. Its partial hydrolysis does not change the oxidation state of the central atom. 1. He
B. It is used in modern diving apparatus. 2. XeF6
C. It is used to provide an inert atmosphere for filling electrical bulbs. 3. XeF4
D. Its central atom is in sp3dhybridisation. 4. Ar

Codes

Options:   A    B    C    D  
1.  1  4  2  3
2.  1  2 3 4
3. 2 1 4 3
4. 3 2 4

   

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