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Which is the formula of tin(IV) sulfide?

A $SnS$
B $Sn X_{2} S$
C $Sn X_{2} S X_{3}$
D $SnS X_{2}$

Answer: D

Tin is

+ 4

and sulfide is

S X^{2 -}

, so one Sn needs two S:

SnS X_{2}

.

SnS

would be tin(II) sulfide.

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