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Assertion: tin(II) chloride is ionic and...

Assertion: tin(II) chloride is ionic and reducing in nature.
Reason: Sn shows both +2 and +4 oxidation state.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanatoin of A

B

both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A

C

A is true but R is false

D

A is false but R is true

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Reason : Due to low ionisation energy `(IE_(1)+IE_(2))` tin in +2 oxidation state forms ionic bond. It can easily get oxidised to +4 oxidation state and as such can act as a reducing agent.
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