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In the preparation of compounds of Xe, Bartlett had taken $\mathrm{O}_2^{+} \mathrm{PtF}_6^{-}$as a base compound. This is because
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Options:
  • A
    both $\mathrm{O}_2$ and $\mathrm{Xe}$ have same size.
  • B
    both $\mathrm{O}_2$ and Xe have same electron gain enthalpy.
  • C
    both $\mathrm{O}_2$ and Xe have almost same ionisation enthalpy.
  • D
    both Xe and $\mathrm{O}_2$ are gases.
Solution:
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The correct answer is:
both $\mathrm{O}_2$ and Xe have almost same ionisation enthalpy.
Bertlett had taken $\mathrm{O}_2^{+} \mathrm{Pt} \mathrm{F}_6^{-}$as a base compound because $\mathrm{O}_2$ and Xe both have almost same ionisation enthalpy.

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