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What is the hybridization of SnCl2?


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Solution

  1. The central atom in SnCl2is Sn.
  2. Sn has atomic number 50. So, the electronic Configuration of Snis Kr5s24d105p2.

Calculation of hybridization of SnCl2

Formula used

Stericnumber=lonepair+bondpairσ

Lone pair= 1

Bond pair=2

Thus by putting the values in the formula we get

Stericnumber=1+2Stericnumber=3

Thus the Hybridization of SnCl2 is sp2 and shape is trigonal pyramidal.


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