Xenon does not form flurides such as xef3 and xef5.Why
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Because there will be one electron left once Xe forms 3 bonds with F, and has 2 lone pair of electrons in the case of XeF3.
in the case of XeF5, there will be 5 bond pairs, and 1 lone pair. still 1 electron will be left, which is not possible.
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