Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity

The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity — practice question

When xenon hexafluoride, $\text{XeF}_6$, is added to water, it reacts. $\text{XeF}_6 + 3\text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{XeO}_3 + 6\text{HF}$ Which of the following statements is correct?

  • AHydrogen is reduced in this reaction.
  • BHydrogen is the only element oxidised in this reaction.
  • CThe only element oxidised in this reaction is xenon.
  • DThis is not a redox reaction.

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