The statement, which prompted Neil Bartlett to prepare the first noble gas compound was
The statement, which prompted Neil Bartlett to prepare the first noble gas compound was
A. Xe-F bond has high bond energy
B. `F_2` has exceptionally low bond energy
C. `PtF_6` is a strong oxidant
D. `O_2` molecule and Xe atom have very similar ionization energies.
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Correct Answer - D
Both Xe and `O_(2)`, have comparable ionization energies.
`Xe to Xe^(-)+e^(-)` lonization energy =1, 170 kJ /mol
`O_(2) to O_(2)^(+)+e^(-)`l Ionization energy =1,175 kJ / mol
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