Chapter 3, Problem 3.21P

A solution containing the ${\text{lO}}_{\text{2}}{\text{F}}_{\text{2}}$ ion reacts slowly with excess fluoride ion to form ${\text{lO}}_{\text{2}}{\text{F}}_{\text{3}}{}^{\text{2}-}$ .
a. Sketch the isomers that might be possible matching the formula ${\text{lO}}_{\text{2}}{\text{F}}_{\text{3}}{}^{\text{2}-}$ .
b. Of these structures, which do you think is most likely? Why?
c. Propose a formula of a xenon compound or ion isoelectronic with ${\text{lO}}_{\text{2}}{\text{F}}_{\text{3}}{}^{\text{2}-}$ .
(See J. P. Mack, J. A. Boatz, M. Gerken,Inorg. Chem., 2008, 47, 3243.)