Znno3

Zn(NO3)2 is the chemical formula for zinc nitrate. It is a white crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water. The compound consists of one zinc ion (Zn2+) and two nitrate ions (NO3-) per formula unit.

The zinc ion has a 2+ charge and is coordinated by six oxygen atoms from the nitrate ligands, forming an octahedral coordination geometry. The nitrate ions are bidentate ligands, meaning that they coordinate to the zinc ion through both of their oxygen atoms.

Zinc nitrate can be prepared by reacting zinc metal with nitric acid:

Zn + 2HNO3 → Zn(NO3)2 + H2

It is commonly used as a source of zinc in various industrial applications, and is also used as a laboratory reagent.