Xenon has closed shell configuration but is known to give compounds with fluorine because:
Xe atom has large size and lower ionisation potential as compared to other noble gases
Xe has unpaired electrons which can form covalent bonds
fluorine is the smallest element hence it can react with all noble gases
Xe has highest boiling point hence it can form compounds with fluorine

Question

Xenon has closed shell configuration but is known to give compounds with fluorine because:
Xe atom has large size and lower ionisation potential as compared to other noble gases
Xe has unpaired electrons which can form covalent bonds
fluorine is the smallest element hence it can react with all noble gases
Xe has highest boiling point hence it can form compounds with fluorine

Toppr Admin · Accepted Answer

Xe is inert though it gives compounds with Fluorine due to its large size and lower ionization potential as compared to other noble gases- Also- it is more reactive than other noble gases-

Xe is inert though it gives compounds with Fluorine due to its large size and lower ionization potential as compared to other noble gases. Also, it is more reactive than other noble gases.

$X e$ is inert though it gives compounds with Fluorine due to its large size and lower ionization potential as compared to other noble gases. Also, it is more reactive than other noble gases.