Question

What is the oxidation state of Xe in BaXeO^6 ? Expalain.

Answer 1

Are you sure you have the right xenon oxide........?

Explanation:

If you had `Ba^(2+)[XeO_6]^(2-)` you would have a peroxy species; a highly reactive beast. Several neutral oxides of xenon can be formed under highly oxidizing conditions.....