The compound xenon fluorides are strong oxidizing agents because xenon:
Solution
Xenon fluorides act as strong oxidizers because Xe has high ionization energy but forms strong bonds with F, releasing energy when reduced.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 18: Noble Gases
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