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Inorganic compounds generally do not have C-H bonds, while organic compounds do have such bonds. The distinction between inorganic and organic chemistry, however, is far from absolute.

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Why doesn't hydrochloric acid oxidize tin to tin(IV) chloride?

Diluted hydrochloric acid oxidizes tin to $\ce{Sn^2+}$ ion: $$\ce{Sn + HCl(aq) -> SnCl2(aq) + H2(g)}$$ Why is oxidation not complete? $\ce{Sn^4+}$ has closed shell and is more stable.
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Why is Hg2Cl2 less soluble in water than HgCl2?

I learned that $\ce{Hg2Cl2}$ is almost insoluble to hot water and $\ce{NH3}$ water in my textbook, but $\ce{HgCl2}$ dissolves well in water. I wanted to know the reason and searched for it. It's writt …
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Reaction of lead with acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide solution

My textbook says lead reacts with acetic acid when there is enough oxygen to oxidize lead: $$\ce{2 Pb + O2 + 4 CH3COOH -> 2 Pb(CH3COO)2 + 2 H2O}$$ So, I added lead into mixed solution of acetic acid …
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