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The shape of gaseous SnCl2 is...

The shape of gaseous `SnCl_2` is

A

Tetrahedral

B

Linear

C

Angular

D

T-shaped

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The correct Answer is:
C

Hybridisation of Sn in `SnCl_2` is `sp^2`
`therefore` it is angular
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