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In the hydrolysis , the number of moles of electrons gained by Xe(IV) that is reduced to Xe(0), per 6 mol of , is

  1. A8
  2. B12
  3. C16
  4. D24

Answer: C

Each Xe(IV) reduced to Xe(0) gains 4 electrons, and 4 mol of Xe are formed, so mol of electrons are gained. Check: 2 mol of Xe(IV) go to Xe(VI), releasing mol e-, and 3 mol release mol e-, a total of 16. The answer is 16.
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