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Question
Certain metal exhibit variable valencies which include valencies: 1+, 2+, 3+, and 4+.
State the variable valency of the following metal.
Tin
write symbol with the variable valency
Solution
Tin has variable valency 2 and 4
| \[\ce{Sn^{2+}}\] | \[\ce{Sn^{4+}}\] |
| Stanous | Stanic |
OR
| \[\ce{Sn[II]}\] | \[\ce{Sn[IV]}\] |
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