Which of the following statements concerning tin is false?
A)Tin(IV)chloride is a molecular liquid.
B)Tin metal is obtained from the mineral cassiterite.
C)Tin(II)compounds are strong oxidizing agents.
D)Solder and bronze are both alloys of tin.
E)One allotrope of tin is a metal,and the other allotrope is a nonmetal.

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Tin(II) compounds are not strong oxidizing agents, they are reducing agents. This is due to the fact that tin has a tendency to lose its electrons and be oxidized to its +4 state.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Tin Is False