How are xenon fluorides XeF2, XeF4 and XeF6 obtained?
Xe and F2 combine under different conditions to produce XeF2,XeF4,XeF6 as follows:
Ratio | Temperature & Pressure Condition | Reaction |
Excess | at {673K,1bar} | Xe(g) + F2(g) → XeF2(s) |
1:5 ratio | at {873K,7bar} | Xe(g) + 2F2(g) → XeF4(s) |
1:20 ratio | at {573K,60-70bar} | Xe(g) + 3F2(g) → XeF6(s) |