Chapter 22, Problem 102IAE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The plausible balanced oxidation-reduction equations and half equations for the disproportionation of ${\text{XeF}}_{\text{4}}$ to Xe and ${\text{XeO}}_{\text{3}}$ with ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ in acidic solution should be written.

Concept introduction:

A Redox reaction is a type of chemical reaction in which oxidation and reductions reactions occurs together. Oxidation reactions are the reactions in which the oxidation number of element increases by the loss of electrons whereas reduction is the reaction in which oxidation number decreases by gain of electrons.

A disproportionate reaction is the reaction in which the element is simultaneously oxidized and reduced to form at least two different productsduring the redox reaction.