P-Block Elements Ques 551
Question: Lead pipes are not suitable for drinking water because
Options:
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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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ 2Pb+2H_2O+O_2\to 2Pb{{(OH)}_2} $
