MHT CET 2025 Chemistry question

A compound of Xe and F is found to have atomic ratio Xe:F as 0.4 : 2.4, Find the oxidation number of Xe?

(A)-4
(B)Zero
(C)+4
(D)+6Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

The atomic ratio Xe : F = 0.4 : 2.4 = 1 : 6, so the formula is . Fluorine is the most electronegative element and always has oxidation number in compounds. For a neutral molecule: , so $x =

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