What is the correct name for the compound Sn(NO2)2?

The correct name for the compound Sn(NO2)2 is Tin(II) Nitrite.

To break it down, Sn represents tin, and in this compound, tin has a +2 oxidation state, which is indicated by the (II) in the name. The NO2 is the nitrite ion, which carries a -1 charge. Since there are two nitrite ions in the formula, they balance out the +2 charge of the tin ion. Thus, the complete name summarizes both the metal’s identity and its oxidation state, along with the anion derived from nitrous acid.

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