What is Lead(IV) acetate?
'''Lead(IV) acetate''', also known as '''plumbic acetate''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its [[chemical formula]] is Pb(C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>3</sub>O<sub>2</sub>)<sub>4</sub>. It contains [[lead]] and [[acetate]] [[ion]]s. The lead is in its +4 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== Lead(IV) acetate is a colorless or pink [[solid]]. It is a powerful [[oxidizing agent]]. It reacts with water. ==Preparation== It can be made by reacting [[lead(II,IV) oxide]] with [[acetic acid]]. ==Uses== Lead(IV) acetate is used in [[organic chemistry]] as an oxidizing agent. It is also used to add lead to other organic compounds. ==Related pages== *[[Lead(II) acetate]] *[[Lead(IV) oxide]] *[[Lead(II) chloride]] [[Category:Lead compounds]]