XeF2 and H2O react with [C6F5Xe]+ [AsF6]- in HF without Xe-C bond cleavage under formation of the cyclohexadienone compound [3-O-1.4-CeF5Xe]+ [ AsF6]- The FC=CF moiety in this dienone is epoxidised with the same reagent. The cyclohexadiene compound [1,4-C6F7Xe]+ [AsF6]- could also be epoxidised under the same conditions.