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`SnCl_2` is angular, but `HgCl_2` is linear. Why? Write their VSEPR notations.

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`SnCl_2` has two bond pairs and one lone pair. Hence, it is angular. `HgCl_2` has 2 bond pairs and no lone pair. Hence, it is linear. `SnCl_2` is denoted as `AB_2 E. HgCl_2` is denoted as `AB_2`
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