Tin(IV) chloride

Tin(IV) chloride, also known as stannic chloride or tin tetrachloride, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is SnCl4. It contains tin and chloride ions. The tin is in its +4 oxidation state.

Properties
It is a corrosive liquid (anhydrous) or solid (hydrated). It makes hydrochloric acid fumes which irritate the nose. It reacts with strong bases to make tin(IV) oxide hydrate. It also reacts with hydrochloric acid to make the SnCl62- ion.

Preparation
It is made by reacting tin with chlorine. 

Sn + 2 Cl2 → SnCl4

Uses
It was used in World War I to create irritating clouds of smoke. It is also used to make tin(IV) fluoride. It is also used to make organic compounds that have tin in them.

Related pages
Tin(II) chloride
Tin(IV) bromide
Tin(IV) iodide

Category:Chlorides
Category:Tin compounds