These are many compounds which are exceptions to the octet rule. But they are stable and do exist. This is one of the main limitation of the octet rule.
Saurabh Anand
13 Years ago
through covalent bond....Xe can form maxm of 8 covalent bonds..
Vikas TU
13 Years ago
XeF4 + H2O --------------------------> XeOF2
Xe + F2 -----------------> XeF2
approve!
anurag hundal
13 Years ago
Synthesis proceeds by the simple reaction: Xe + F2 → XeF2
XeOF2 is formed by the reaction of OF2 with xenon gas at low temperatures. It may also be obtained by the partial hydrolysis of XeF4