Asked by emma

What is the correct name for the ionic compound, SnO2?
? tin(II) oxide
? stannous dioxide
? stannic dioxide
? tin(IV) oxide
? stannous oxide
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Answered by GPT-4o mini
The correct name for the ionic compound SnO2 is **stannic dioxide** or **tin(IV) oxide**. The name "stannic" refers to the +4 oxidation state of tin (Sn), which is represented by the (IV) in tin(IV) oxide. Therefore, both "stannic dioxide" and "tin(IV) oxide" are acceptable names for SnO2.