JEE Main 2022ChemistryHydrogenEasyMCQ

JEE Main 2022Hydrogen Question with Solution

JEE Main 2022 (29 Jul Shift 2)

Question

Given below are two statements.

Statement I : Stannane is an example of a molecular hydride.

Statement II : Stannane is a planar molecule. In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

Choose an option

Show full solutionCorrect option: C
Correct answer
CStatement I is true but Statement II is false.

Step-by-step explanation

SnH4 is a non-planar molecular hydride. Molecular hydrides are again classified in to different types.SnH4 is electron precise type of molecular hydride.

In SnH4, the central atom tin is sp3 hybridized, Hence, the molecule has tetrahedral shape.It is not planar

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