Question

When chlorine is passed through molten tin, the product obtained is -

Answer 1

When chlorine is passed through molten tin, the product obtained is:

Tin(IV) chloride

Tin(IV) chloride, also known as tin tetrachloride or stannic chloride, is an inorganic compound with the formula SnCl₄. It is a colourless hygroscopic liquid, which fumes on contact with air. It is used as a precursor to other tin compounds.