Lead pipes are not safe for carrying drinking water because water containing dissolved oxygen attacks lead thereby forming poisonous Pb (OH)2. Lead pipes are readily corroded by
Options
A. dilute HCI
B. acetic acid
C. concentrated H2SO4
D. none of these
Correct Answer
acetic acid
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