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The shape of gaseous SnCl(2) 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
Shape of `SnCl_(2)` is angular (`Cl : ddot(S)n : Cl`)
Use VSEPR theory to predict the shape.
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