Q. Which of the following statements regarding Xenon Hexafluoride (XeF6) is NOT correct?
  1. It is a noble gas compound.
  2. At room temperature, it is a colourless liquid.
Select the correct option using the codes below:

Answer: Only 2
Notes: Xenon Hexafluoride (XeF6) is indeed a compound of a noble gas, xenon. However, at room temperature, it exists as a colourless solid, not a liquid. These properties distinguish it from most typical compounds and make statement 2 incorrect, while statement 1 is correct.
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