What is Zn2C2O6? Important knowledge about Zn2C2O6

1. Definition of Zn₂C₂O₆
   Zn₂C₂O₆, also known as Zinc Oxalate or Oxalate Zinc (II), is an organic compound belonging to the oxalate group with the molecular formula ZnC₂O₄. Each zinc atom makes two bonds with two oxygen atoms from two oxalic acid molecules. Its total molecular weight is 153.418 g/mol. The structure of Zn₂C₂O₆ consists of Zn₂+ ions and C₂O₄₂- ions formed by removing two hydrogen atoms from oxalic acid.

2. Properties of Zn₂C₂O₆
   2.1 Physical Properties of Zn₂C₂O₆
   Zn₂C₂O₆ is a colorless, odorless crystalline solid that is insoluble in water. The pH of Zn₂C₂O₆ also depends on the environment in which it is handled.

2.2 Chemical properties of Zn₂C₂O₆
Zn₂C₂O₆ has the ability to react with various other substances such as metals, acids, nonmetals, and salts. Some common reactions include redox reactions with strong oxidizing agents or reactions with strong acids to form salts and CO₂ gas.

3. Common chemical equations of Zn₂C₂O₆
   More specifically, Zn₂C₂O₆ can react with HCl to form ZnCl₂ and CO₂, or react with NaOH to form Na₂ZnC₄O₄ and H₂O.

4. Synthesis of Zn₂C₂O₆
   4.1 Laboratory synthesis of Zn₂C₂O₆
   To synthesize Zn₂C₂O₆, a common method used is the reaction between ZnO and H₂C₂O₄.
   4.2 Industrial synthesis of Zn₂C₂O₆
   In industry, Zn₂C₂O₆ is usually produced by the reaction between zinc oxide (ZnO) and oxalic acid (H₂C₂O₄) in an aqueous environment.