JEE Main202229 Jul 2022Evening ShiftChemistryHydrogenActual
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
Options
- ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true.
- BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false.
- CStatement I is true but Statement II is false.
- DStatement I is false but Statement II is true.
Correct answer
C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
Step-by-step solution
SnH 4 is a non-planar molecular hydride. Molecular hydrides are again classified in to different types. SnH 4 is electron precise type of molecular hydride. In SnH 4 , the central atom tin is sp 3 hybridized, Hence, the molecule has tetrahedral shape.It is not planar