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JEE Advanced · Chemistry · 4. Chemical Bonding

A tin chloride Q undergoes the following reactions (not balanced)
Q+Cl-X
Q+Me3NY
Q+CuCl2Z+CuCl
X is a monoanion having pyramidal geometry. Both Y and Z are neutral compounds. Choose the correct option(s).

  1. A The central atoms in X is sp3 hybridized
  2. B The oxidation state of the central atom in Z is +2
  3. C The central atom in Z has one lone pair of electrons
  4. D There is a coordinate bond in Y
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(D) There is a coordinate bond in Y

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Sn has vacant d orbitals in tin(II)chloride which can be used to accommodate electron pairs and form coordinate bond. LP = Lone pairs
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