Xenon has closed shell configuration but is known to give compounds with fluorine because

Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSEThe p-Block Elements

Xenon has closed shell configuration but is known to give compounds with fluorine because
  1. Xe atom has large size and lower ionisation potential as compared to other noble gases
  2. Xe has unpaired electrons which can form covalent bonds
  3. Xe has highest boiling point hence it can form compounds with fluorine
  4. 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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