What is the formal charge on the xenon atom (xe) in xef2?

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4 March, 04:34

What is the formal charge on the xenon atom (xe) in xef2?

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Yandel Mcclain · Answer 1

F is a group 17 element which are referred to as halogens. hence requires one electrons to obtain octet electron configuration. Therefore F has - 1 charge. Xe is a group 18 element which are referred to as noble gas which has octet electron configuration but due to the two F - Xe has + 2 formal charges.