Write formulas for the following compounds.
Tin (IV) oxide

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Solution

As Tin has $+ 4$ oxidation state $(I V)$ , and oxidation state of $O$ is $- 2$ .

So, there must be $2 O$ atom so that neutral compound can be formed with correct formula.
So, formula must be $S n O_{2}$ .

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