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Tin metal exists in two allotropic forms.

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The correct option is A True
Allotropy is the property of chemical elements to exist in two or more different forms, in the same physical state, where they are called allotropes of the element.
Tin has two main allotropes: at room temperature, the stable allotrope is β-tin, a silvery-white, malleable metal, but at low temperatures it transforms into the less dense grey α-tin, which has the diamond cubic structure. Metallic tin does not easily oxidize in air.
Statement is true. Option A is correct

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