This document describes the properties and preparation of chromium(II) acetate hydrate. Chromium(II) acetate hydrate has the molecular formula C8H16Cr2O10 and appears as a brick-red solid. The document outlines the procedure to prepare chromium(II) acetate hydrate by reducing chromium(III) chloride with zinc in the presence of acetic acid and sodium acetate to form a red precipitate of the hydrate. Characterization details are provided, noting it will oxidize in air and is diamagnetic in its pure form.