Reactions of group (IV) elements with acetic or ethanoic acid

Reactions of group IV) elements with acetic or ethanoic acid

C, Si Ge and Sn do not react.

Pb reacts ethanoic acid in presence of air giving lead II ethanoate and water

Pb (s) + 4CH₃COOH(aq) + O₂(g)   →       Pb(CH₃COO-)₂(aq) +2H₂O(l)

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