What is Al2C2H3O4? Important Knowledge about Al2C2H3O4.

1. Definition of Al₂C₂H₃O₄
   Al₂(C₂H₃O₂)₄, commonly referred to as Aluminum Acetate, is a chemical compound with aluminum, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. The atomic mass of Al₂(C₂H₃O₂)₄ is 204.115 g/mol. This molecule is composed of 2 aluminum ions and 4 acetate ions.

1.4 Ion structure
Aluminum ion (Al₃+) and acetate ion (C₂H₃O₂-). The aluminum ion has 3 electrons bonding with the acetate ion through ionic bonds.

2. Properties: Al₂C₂H₃O₄

2.1 Physical properties of Al₂C₂H₃O₄
State: solid, white, odorless. PH level: Neutral.

2.2 Chemical properties of Al₂C₂H₃O₄
Reaction with alkali: Al₂(C₂H₃O₂)₄+ 4NaOH = 2Al(OH)3↓ + 4CH3COONa
Reaction with acid: Al₂(C₂H₃O₂)₄ + 2HCl -> 2AlCl₃ + 4CH₃COOH

3. Common chemical equations of Al₂C₂H₃O₄
   Metallic reaction: Al + 4CH₃COOH -> Al₂(C₂H₃O₂)₄ + 2H₂↑
   Acidic reaction: Al₂(C₂H₃O₂)₄ + 2HCl -> 2AlCl₃ + 4CH₃COOH

4. Synthesis of Al₂C₂H₃O₄

4.1 Laboratory synthesis of Al₂C₂H₃O₄
Al + 4CH₃COOH -> Al₂(C₂H₃O₂)₄ + 2H₂↑
4.2 Industrial synthesis of Al₂C₂H₃O₄
In industry, Aluminum Acetate is often synthesized from the reaction between aluminum hydroxide and acetic acid. Al(OH)₃ + 4CH₃COOH -> Al₂(C₂H₃O₂)₄ + 6H₂O