SnCl4 is a covalent liquid because :

Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Covalent Bonding Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 11, 2026

Electron clouds of the Cl– ions are weakly polarized to envelop the cation.

Electron clouds of the Cl– ions are strongly polarized to envelop the cation.

Its molecules are attracted to one another by strong van der Waals forces.

Sn shows inert pair effect.

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Because of high charge density on Sn4+ it has high polarising power and thus leads to greater polarisation of anion i.e., greater distortion of electron clouds of the Cl– ions. So SnCl4 is most covalent.

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