JEE Main 2017 · 9 Apr · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q46

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$\ce{XeF6}$ on partial hydrolysis with water produces a compound 'X'. The same compound 'X' is formed when $\ce{XeF6}$ reacts with silica. The compound 'X' is :

\ce{XeF2}

\ce{XeF4}

\ce{XeOF4}

\ce{XeO3}

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: C

$\ce{XeF6 + H2O -> XeOF4 + 2HF}$ and $\ce{2XeF6 + SiO2 -> 2XeOF4 + SiF4}$ . X is $\ce{XeOF4}$ .

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JEE Main 2017 · 9 Apr · Shift 1, Chemistry question 46