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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why is Sn(SO4)2 named Tin (IV) Sulfate and not Tin (II) Sulfate?

OpenStudy (aaronq):

because each \(SO_4^{2-}\) has 2 negative charges, and there is 2 of them.

OpenStudy (chmvijay):

Tin oxidation sate in Sn(SO4)2 is 4 and not 2 so

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