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SnCl₂(P) + 2CuCl₂ → SnCl₄(Z) + 2CuCl.

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SnCl₂(P) + 2CuCl₂ → SnCl₄(Z) + 2CuCl.

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Question:

A tin chloride undergoes the following reaction (not balanced): Q + Cl⁻ → X; Q + Me₃N → Y; Q + CuCl₂ → Z + CuCl. X is a monoanion having pyramidal geometry. Both Y and Z are neutral compounds. Choose the correct option(s).

The central atom in X is sp³ hybridized

The oxidation state of the central atom in Z is +2

The central atom in Z has one lone pair of electrons

There is a coordinate bond in Y

Solution:

Correct option is B.
There is a coordinate bond in Y
SnCl₂(P) + Cl⁻ → SnCl₃⁻ (X)
SnCl₂(P) + Me₃N → SnCl₂N(CH₃)₃
SnCl₂(P) + 2CuCl₂ → SnCl₄(Z) + 2CuCl.