Question

Which formula correctly represents antinomy trichloride? SnS2 SnCl3 SbCl2 SbCl3

Answer 1

The correct option is, SbCl_3

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer : The correct option is,
`SbCl_3`

Explanation :

The symbol of antimony is 'Sb'.

The symbol of chlorine is 'Cl'

Covalent compound rules :

• First write down the symbol of the first element.

• Use the prefix to determine the atoms of first element. If there is no prefix on element then there is only 1 atom.

• Now write down the symbol of the second element.

• Use the prefix to determine the atoms of second element.

• Use prefix as 'mono' for '1', 'di' for '2', 'tri' for '3' and so on.

Therefore, the correct formula for antimony trichloride is
`SbCl_3`