Xenon fluorides act as both fluoride donors and fluoride acceptors. In the reaction of with , what is the nature of the resulting complex?

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Xenon fluorides act as both fluoride donors and fluoride acceptors. In the reaction of $XeF_6$ with $SbF_5$, what is the nature of the resulting complex?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. acts as a fluoride ion donor to strong Lewis acids like , forming a cationic xenon species and a fluoroanion. The reaction is: .

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