The compound XeO3 is known as xenon trioxide.
Xenon trioxide is a chemical compound that consists of one xenon atom and three oxygen atoms. It falls under the category of xenon oxides, and its structure features a central xenon atom bonded to three oxygen atoms. The molecular geometry of XeO3 is trigonal pyramidal, similar to that of ammonia.
This compound is interesting because xenon is a noble gas, which traditionally suggests that it does not easily form compounds. However, xenon can form several compounds with oxygen, and XeO3 is one of the more notable examples. Xenon trioxide is known for its strong oxidizing properties and has been studied for various applications, including in the field of chemistry for understanding noble gas reactivity.