JEE Main · 2023 · Shift-IeasyPB12-093

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Chlorine can easily combine with oxygen to form oxides; and the product…

p-Block Elements (Class 12) · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question

Question

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Chlorine can easily combine with oxygen to form oxides; and the product has a tendency to explode. Statement II: Chemical reactivity of an element can be determined by its reaction with oxygen and halogens.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options
  1. a

    Both the statements I and II are true

  2. b

    Statement I is true but Statement II is false

  3. c

    Statement I is false but Statement II is true

  4. d

    Both the Statements I and II are false

Correct Answera

Both the statements I and II are true

Detailed Solution

Strategy: Determine the geometric shape of Xenon fluorides.

Step 1: Analysis Use the number of bonds and lone pairs to identify the standard VSEPR shape (Linear, Square Planar, Distorted Octahedral, etc.).

Step 2: Conclusion The shape identifying the specific Xenon fluoride in the question matches the answer.

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