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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2023

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The noble gases He to Rn have close shell configuration and are monoatomic gases under normal conditions. Though mostly unreactive, but direct reaction of Xe with \(F_2\) leads to a series of compounds with Xe oxidation numbers \(+2,+4\) and +6 . When certain compounds like phenol and quinol are crystallised in the presence of noble gas such as \(Ar , Kr\) and Xe a category of compound called clathrates are formed. In these the noble gas atoms are trapped in the cavities of the crystal lattices. The compounds which crystallise are known as hosts (H) while the noble gas atoms are called guests ( \(G\) ). The general formula of a clathrate compound is \(n H m G\), where \(n\) is the number of host molecules and m is the number of atoms a molecule of guest.
In what molar ratio must Xe and \(F_2\) be taken to give \(XeF _4\) ?

  1. A \(1:1\)
  2. B \(1: 2\)
  3. C \(2: 1\)
  4. D \(1: 5\)
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(B) \(1: 2\)

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\(Xe + 2F_2 \longrightarrow XeF_4\) Molar ratio \(Xe : F_2 = 1:2\)
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