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06/01/2022 1:51 pm
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Lead pipes are not suitable for drinking water because
(a) lead forms basic lead carbonate
(b) lead reacts with water containing air to form Pb(OH)2
(c) a layer of lead dioxide is deposited over pipes
(d) lead reacts with air to form litharge
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06/01/2022 1:55 pm
Correct answer: (b) lead reacts with water containing air to form Pb(OH)2
Explanation:
2Pb + 2H2O + O2 → Pb(OH)2