Which of the following statements is not correct?

Options

A. Tin (IV) chloride is an ionic compound
B. Tin (IV) chloride undergoes hydrolysis with water
C. With excess of hydrochloric acid, tin (IV) chloride forms hexachlorostannic acid `(H_2SnCl_6)`
D. Tin (II) chloride can reduce Fe (III) to Fe(II), Cu(II) to Cu(I), Hg(II) to Hg(0) and Au(III) to Au(0)

Answer

A

Explanation

`SnCl_4` is a covalent compound. It is soluble in water and in organic solvents.