Q40 / 180 · COMEDK 2014 · Chemistry

Which of the following inert gas compounds is not formed?

  • A
    $\mathrm{XeOF}_{4}$
  • B
    $\mathrm{XeO}_{3}$
  • C
    $\mathrm{XeF}_{2}$
  • Correct answer
    D
    $\mathrm{NeF}_{2}$

Solution

$\mathrm{NeF}_{2}$ does not form inert gas compound due to high ionisation enthalpy because of small size.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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