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The P-Block Elements

Question
CBSEENCH12006816

How are xenon fluorides XeF2, XeF4 and XeF6 obtained?

Solution
All three binary fluorides of Xe are formed by direct union of elements under appropriate experimental conditions. XeF2 can also be prepared by irradiating a mixture of Xenon and fluorine with sunlight or light from a pressure mercury are lamp.

Xe (g) +F2(g)  at 675 k  XeF(g)Xe (g) +2F2(g)    sealed Ni vessel at 75 k, 6 atm   XeF4(s)Xe(g) +3F2(g) sealed Ni vessel at 475-975 k XeF6(s)