The atomic number of Sn is 50. The shape of gaseous SnCl2 molecule is:
Cl−Sn−Cl
A
Cl−Sn−Cl
B
C
D
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The atomic number of Sn is 50. The shape of gaseous SnCl2 molecule is angular as shown by option D. This is due to the presence of one lone pair of electron and two bond pairs of electrons which result in sp2. hybridisation.
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