2CH₃COOH + Mg = (CH₃COO)₂Mg + H₂ 2CH₃COOH + MgO = (CH₃COO)₂Mg + H₂O 2CH₃COOH + Mg(OH)₂ = (CH₃COO)₂Mg + 2H₂O 2CH₃COOH + Mg(HCO₃)₂ = (CH₃COO)₂Mg + 2H₂O + 2CO₂