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What is the formula for both oxides of tin?

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Mar 12, 2017

SnO (stannous oxide) and $S n O_{2}$ $SnO_2$ (Stannic oxide)

Explanation:

Tin can have an oxidation state of +2 or +4 due to its $5 s^{2}$ $5s^2$ $5 p^{2}$ $5p^2$ valence electron shells.

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