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What is the correct chemical formula for hexachlorostannate (II) ion?

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The correct chemical formula for the hexachlorostannate (II) ion is SnCl6^2-. This ion contains one tin atom bonded to six chlorine atoms. The charge on the ion is indicated by the superscript "2-" at the end of the formula, which indicates that the ion has a net charge of -2.

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