4)what is lead acetatewhat reaction takes place when lead acetate reacts with hydrgen sulphide?

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Lead acetate is a poisonous compound with molecular formula of Pb(CH₃COO)2, which is also known as salt of Saturn and use in cosmetic products. The main use of lead nitrate is in the detection of H₂S gas. This gas reacts with lead acetate on the moistened filter paper to yield a black precipitate of lead sulphide.
The balanced equation for the above reaction is as follow:
Pb(CH₃COO)₂ +H₂S â†’ PbS + 2 CH₃COOH

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