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? asked in Science & MathematicsChemistry · 8 years ago

How does lead (2) acetate paper detect H2S?

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  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago
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    When the Pb++ in the paper reacts with H2S, it forms the black compound PbS

    Source(s): retired chem teacher
  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    and it produces acetic acid with its characteristic smell.

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