Question

$SnC{l}_2.2H_{2}O\underrightarrow{\Delta }\underset{–}{?}+HCl+H_{2}O$

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Here, we have to think what happens when hydrated stannous chloride is heated.

On heating hydrated stannous chloride, $SnC{l}_2.2H_{2}O$, it undergoes hydrolysis, resulting in the formation of tin hydroxyl chloride, a white solid.

$SnC{l}_2.2H_{2}O\underrightarrow{\Delta }Sn\left(OH\right)Cl+HCl+H_{2}O$

Hence, anhydrous stannous chloride cannot be obtained by heating hydrated stannous chloride.