What is the formula for tin II nitrate?

The formula for tin II nitrate is Sn(NO3)2.

In this formula, ‘Sn’ represents tin, which has a +2 oxidation state in this compound (indicated by ‘II’). The nitrate ion (NO3) has a -1 charge. Therefore, to balance the charges and create a neutral compound, we need two nitrate ions for each tin ion, leading to the formula Sn(NO3)2.

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