Question

How are XeO₃ and XeOF₄ prepared?

Answer 1

• Preparation of XeO₃ : Xenon trioxide (XeO₃) is prepared by the hydrolysis of XeF₄ or XeF₆.
• By hydrolysis of XeF₄ : 3XeF₄ + 6H₂0 → 2Xe + XeO₃ + 12 HF + \(1\frac{1}{2}O_2\)
• By hydrolysis of XeF₆ : XeF₆ + 3H₂O → XeO₃ + 6HF
• Preparation of XeOF₄ : Xenon oxytetrafluoride (XeOF₄) is prepared by the partial hydrolysis of XeF₆.

XeF₆ + H₂O → XeOF₄ + 2HF