Question

Write the formulas for the compounds. Please show work.

hydrogen hydroxide

lead IV acetate

Answer 1

1.

Hydrogen hydroxide is same as water.

Hydrogen hydroxide means hydrogen(H+) ion reacting to form a bond with hydoxide(OH^-) ion.

This in turn gives H-O-H or H₂O which is water.

2.

Lead(IV) acetate or lead tetraacetate is a chemical compound with chemical formula Pb(C₂H₃O₂)₄. It is a colorless solid that is soluble in nonpolar organic solvents, indicative that it is not a salt.

It is typically prepared by treating of red lead with acetic acid and acetic anhydride (Ac₂O), which absorbs water. The net reaction is shown:^[3]

Pb₃O₄ + 4 Ac₂O → Pb(OAc)₄ + 2 Pb(OAc)₂

The remaining lead(II) acetate can be partially oxidized to the tetraacetate:

2 Pb(OAc)₂ + Cl₂ → Pb(OAc)₄ + PbCl₂

Chemical Structure Depiction