Give a method of preparation of XeF6.  Discuss its hydrolysis.

 Dear Student,
 
Xenon hexafluoride is prepared by the reaction of xenon and fluorine in the ratio 1 : 20 at temperature range between 473 to 523 K under a pressure of 50 atmospheres.

Xe + 3F2 50 atm473-523 K XeF6
Hydrolysis of XeF6

a) Partial hydrolysis of XeFgives XeOF4  .
XeF6  hydrolysis XeOF4 + 2HF 
b) Complete hydrolysis of XeF6  gives xenon trioxide.

XeF6  complete hydrolysis XeO3 + 6HF

 
 

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