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Published on: August 13, 2026
In the preparations of compound of Xe, Bartlett had taken 
Pt 
as a base compound. This is because
A
Both 
and Xe have same size
and Xe have same size
B
Both 
and Xe have same electron gain enthalpy
and Xe have same electron gain enthalpy
C
Both 
and Xe have almost same ionizations enthalpy
and Xe have almost same ionizations enthalpy
D
Both Xe and 
are gases.
are gases.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
First ionizations enthalpy of 
(1175 kJ 
) is almost identical with that of xenon (1170 kJ 
).
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