Question
Question: Lead pipes are not used for carrying drinking water because....
Lead pipes are not used for carrying drinking water because.
A
They are covered with a coating of lead carbonate
B
They are corroded by air and moisture
C
Water containing dissolved air attacks lead forming soluble hydroxide
D
None of these
Answer
Water containing dissolved air attacks lead forming soluble hydroxide
Explanation
Solution
Due to plumbosolvancy, lead dissolves in water to a small extent to form soluble hydroxide which is poisonous so lead pipe is not used for carrying drinking water.