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Chemical formula of cassiterite
A
Sn3O
B
Sn2O
C
SnO3
D
SnO2
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tin(IV) oxide, also known as stannic oxide, is the inorganic compound with the formula SnO 2. The mineral form of SnO2 is called cassiterite, and this is the main ore of tin. With many other names, this oxide of tin is an important material in tin chemistry. It is a colourless, diamagnetic, amphoteric solid.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mineral cassiterite has a chemical formula SnO2 which mainly consisting of tin (Sn) and oxygen (O) [2].

Detailed explanation-3: -Description. Tin(II) oxide (stannous oxide) with the formula SnO is a compound of tin and oxygen where tin has the oxidation state of +2.

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