In the preparation of compounds of Xe, Bartlett had taken O₂⁺Pt F₆^– as a base compound. This is because

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In the preparation of compounds of Xe, Bartlett had taken O 2 + Pt F 6 – as a base compound. This is because

Philoid · Accepted Answer

Neil Bartlett noticed that PtF₆ is a powerful oxidizing agent which combines with O₂ to form red ionic compound.

O₂ + PtF₆[PtF₆]^-

As the first ionization enthalpy of Xe gas is 1170KJ/MOL and that of oxygen is 1175KJ/MOL

Both have almost same value of ionization enthalpy. Diameter of O₂ and Xe are almost similar (4A’). Hence the correct option is (iii).

In the preparation of compounds of Xe, Bartlett had taken O2+Pt F6– as a base compound. This is because