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Explain why Xe, and to a limited extent Kr, form compounds, whereas He, Ne, andArdo not.

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Because the initial ionization energy of oxygen is extremely close to that of xenon; as a result, xenon may create a variety of compounds depending on their oxidation state. The dorbitals of are empty. As a result, Kronly forms a limited number of compounds.

However, the initial ionization energy of He, Ne, and Arare all higher than that of oxygen. As a result, all and electrons cannot be promoted to the unoccupied orbitals

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A concept:

For large xenon, the attraction of electrons to the nucleus is weaker. It reacts with highly electronegative and little fluorine (and oxygen). Thus, the valence electron of Xeis attracted to fluorine (or oxygen). This helps in the formation of compounds.

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Xenon (Xe) forms several compound:

The powerful oxidizing agent PtF6may oxidize xenon to create XePtF6, an orange-yellow solid, since the ionization energy of oxygen 1175kJmolis extremely near to the initial ionization energy of xenon (1170kJmol). Other compounds such as XeF2,XeF4,XeO3,and XeO4are also created. As a result, xenon generates compounds with oxidation states ranging from +2to +8.

The size of the xenon is the same as that of oxygen. With fluorine and oxygen, xenon produces a variety of compounds.

Helium's initial ionization energies, Neon's (2380kJmol), and Argon's (1520kJmol)are all higher than oxygen's first ionization energy.

It is possible to promote all role="math" localid="1663318478598" sand role="math" localid="1663318469688" pelectrons to the vacant dorbitals. However, in the case of Heand Ne, the dorbital is absent.

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Krypton (Kr)  forms limited compound:

The initial ionization energy of Kris 1351kJmolwhich is possesses empty dorbitals.

As a result, Kronly forms a limited number of compounds.

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