Why does the following reaction occur? What conclusion about the compound Na 4 XeO 6 (of which is a part) can be drawn from the reaction.

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

The given reaction occurs because XeO₆^4- oxidises fluorine from -1 oxidation state to 0 oxidation state and reduces XeO₆^4- from +8 oxidation state to +6 oxidation state as shown in the equation below :

⁺⁸XeO^4- (aq) + 2F^-1(aq) + 6H⁺¹(aq) → ⁺⁶XeO₃(g) + F₂ (g) + 3H₂O (l)

Hence, we can easily conclude that XeO₆^4- is a stronger oxidising agent than F^-.

Why does the following reaction occur?What conclusion about the compound Na4XeO6 (of which is a part) can be drawn from the reaction.

Why does the following reaction occur?

What conclusion about the compound Na₄XeO₆ (of which is a part) can be drawn from the reaction.