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The atomic number of Sn is 50. The shap...

The atomic number of Sn is 50. The shape of gaseous `SnCl_(2)` molecule is

A

`Cl-Sn-Cl`

B

C

D

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D
In `SnCl_(2),` Sn is `sp^(2)` hybridized. As such it has two bond pairs and one lone pair of electrons. Therefore, tits structure is as :
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