Xenon has closed shell configuration but is known to give compounds with fluorine because
Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSE — The p-Block Elements
Xenon has closed shell configuration but is known to give compounds with fluorine because
- Xe atom has large size and lower ionisation potential as compared to other noble gases
- Xe has unpaired electrons which can form covalent bonds
- Xe has highest boiling point hence it can form compounds with fluorine
- fluorine is the smallest element hence it can react with all noble gases.
Answer
(A) Xe atom has large size and lower ionisation potential as compared to other noble gases
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