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Today, August 18

Question

Lead pipes are not suitable for drinking water because

A

lead forms basic lead carbonate

B

lead reacts with water containing air to form $\ce{Pb (OH)_2}$

C

a layer of lead dioxide is deposited over lipes

D

lead reacts with air to form litharge

Answer

lead reacts with water containing air to form $\ce{Pb (OH)_2}$

Explanation

Solution

${ 2Pb + 2H2O +O2 -> 2Pb(OH)2}$