Pblock Elementsii Result Question 37

37. Write the balanced equation for the reaction of the following compound with water.

$\mathrm{XeF} _4$

(2002,5 M)

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Solution:

$2 \mathrm{XeF} _4+3 \mathrm{H} _2 \mathrm{O} \longrightarrow \mathrm{Xe}+\mathrm{XeO} _3+\mathrm{F} _2+6 \mathrm{HF}$