Consider the following reactions :
(i) PCl3 + 3H2O H3PO3 + 3HCl
(ii) SF4 + 3H2O H2SO3 + 4HF
(iii) BCl3 + 3H2O H3BO3 + 3HCl
(iv) XeF6 + 3H2O XeO3 + 6HF
Then according to given informatio

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Consider the following reactions :
(i) PCl3 + 3H2O $\rightarrow$ H3PO3 + 3HCl
(ii) SF4 + 3H2O $\rightarrow$ H2SO3 + 4HF
(iii) BCl3 + 3H2O $\rightarrow$ H3BO3 + 3HCl
(iv) XeF6 + 3H2O $\rightarrow$ XeO3 + 6HF
Then according to given information the incorrect statement is :

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: D. Step 1: Xenon forms stable compounds primarily with highly electronegative and small atoms like fluorine and oxygen, which can effectively oxidize xenon to positive oxidation states. Step 2: Chlorine is larger and less electronegative than oxygen and fluorine, and is unable to stabilize the higher oxidation states of xenon under normal conditions. As a result, XeCl4 does not exist. Step 3: Therefore, XeCl4 is the compound that cannot be formed by xenon, corresponding to option (c).

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