Chapter 20, Problem 46E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: It is given that tin reacts with fluorine to produce tin halide. The balanced equations for the production of two tin halide compounds are to be stated. The name of these compounds is to be stated.

Concept introduction: Tin $\left(\text{Sn}\right)$ is a group $4\text{A}$ element. Normally, it exists as ${\text{Sn}}^{2+}$ and ${\text{Sn}}^{4+}$.

Rules for binary compound,

• In naming of binary compound, the name of cation comes first which is the name of element. Anion is named second which is also the name of element. Anions are named with the ending -ide.
• If the cation exhibits more than one oxidation state, the Roman numeral is used to show the charge on cation.

To determine: The balanced equations for the production of two tin halide compounds with their names.