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Lead pipes are not used for carrying drinking water becauseA. They are covered with a coating of lead carbonateB. They are corroded by air and moistureC. Water containing dissolved air attacks lead forming soluble hydroxideD. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Due to plumbosolvency, had dissolves in water to a small extent to form soluble hydroxide which is poisonous so lead pipe is not used for carrrying drinking water.


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