Chapter 22, Problem 93IE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The average $\text{Xe}-\text{F}$ bond enthalpy in ${\text{XeF}}_{\text{2}}$ , ${\text{XeF}}_4$ and ${\text{XeF}}_6$ and the significance of the trend in their quantities is to be determined.

Concept introduction: The bond enthalpy $\left({\text{ΔH}}^{\text{o}}\right)$ is calculated by the formula,

${\text{ΔH}}^{\text{o}}{}_{\text{rxn}}={\text{ΔH}}^{\text{o}}{}_{\text{product}}-{\text{ΔH}}^{\text{o}}{}_{\text{reactant}}$

To determine: The average $\text{Xe}-\text{F}$ bond enthalpy in ${\text{XeF}}_{\text{2}}$ , ${\text{XeF}}_4$ and ${\text{XeF}}_6$ and the significance of the trend in their quantities.