In which of the following Xe does not show the highest oxidation state, among the exsisting species ?

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XeO64-

XeF8

OsO4

RuO4

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Xe shows +8 oxidation state in XeF6, but it does not exist because of steric hindrance of 8 F atoms

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