We all know that for the formation of compound the energy must be lower than on normal atom. We also know that Noble Gases have a lower than other atoms and it cannot be lowered more by forming a compound. But The problem begins now. Why does Xe forms compounds like XeF2,XeO2F2 etc.
I.E.(Ionization energy) of Xe is similar to I.E. of
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I guess, If i am not wrong, In Neils Brattlet experiment, they found this out! That I.E of Xe similar to that of I.E of O X 2