Under ambient conditions, the total number of gases released as products in the final step of the reaction scheme shown below is

- (A)0
- (B)1
- (C)2✓ Correct
- (D)3
Answer: (C)
Solution
The reaction scheme involves xenon fluoride hydrolysis:
In the final step (disproportionation), two gases are released under ambient conditions: xenon () and oxygen (). Therefore, the answer is 2.
In the final step (disproportionation), two gases are released under ambient conditions: xenon () and oxygen (). Therefore, the answer is 2.
JEE Advanced · 2014 · 25 May 2014 · Paper 2 · Single correct option