Lead is not affected by dil. HCl in cold because (a) Pb is less electronegative than H (b) PbO film is formed which resists chemical attack by acid (c) PbCl2 protective coating gets formed on Pb surface (d) PbO2 film is always present on Pb surface, which resists chemical attack

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[Solved] Lead is not affected by dil. HCl in cold because (a) Pb is less electronegative than H (b) PbO film is formed which resists chemical attack by acid

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Lead is not affected by dil. HCl in cold because

(a) Pb is less electronegative than H

(b) PbO film is formed which resists chemical attack by acid

(d) PbO₂ film is always present on Pb surface, which resists chemical attack

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05/01/2022 4:32 pm

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Correct answer: (c) PbCl₂ protective coating gets formed on Pb surface

Explanation:

Pb with dil. HCl forms protective coating of PbCl₂.

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