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The compound that attacks pyrex glass isA. `XeF_(2)`B. `XeF_(4)`C. `XeF_(6)`D. Both `A` and `B`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`XeF_(6)` can be sublimed at room temperature it is more susceptible to hydrolysis `XeF_(6)` melt to give yellow liquid, since it attacks pyrex glass because silica react with `XeF_(6)`.
`2XeF_(6)+3SiO_(2)rarr3SiF_(4)+2XeO_(3)`


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