The formation of is the basis for the formation of xenon fluorides. This is because:
and Xe have comparable sizes
both and Xe are gases
and Xe have comparable ionization energies
and Xe have same electron gain enthalpy
(3)
and Xe have comparable ionization energies
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The covalency of oxygen is generally two but it can exceed upto four. The oxidation state of oxygen in is -2 and in it is +2.
Statement II: The anomalous behaviour of oxygen when compared to the other elements of group 16 is due to its small size and high electronegativity.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below: [2026]
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(1)
Fact based