State whether following statement is True or False:

$S n C l_{2}$ is a non-linear molecule.

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$S n C l_{2}$ is a non-linear molecule.
The central Sn atom contains 2 bond pairs and 1 lone pair of electrons. $s p^{2}$ hybridization results in V-shaped or bent angular geometry with bond length less than $120^{o}$ .

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