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Assertion (A) : SnCl2 has high meling p...

Assertion (A) : `SnCl_2` has high meling point , whereas `snCl_4` has low melting point .
Reason (R) : ` SnCl_4` has ionic nature whereas `SnCl_4` is covalent compound invloving `sp^3` hyvdridsation .

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If both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A)

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If both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A)

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If (A) is correct , but (R) is incorrect

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If (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct .

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