Question

What is the name of `Ca(C_2H_3O_2)_2`?

Answer 1

`"Calcium acetate"`

Explanation:

Calcium acetate is a common commodity chemical.

It would commonly be formed by treating limestone with acetic acid:

`CaCO_3(s) + 2H_3C-C(=O)OH(aq) rarr Ca(O_2C-CH_3)_2(aq) + CO_2(g)uarr + H_2O(l)`