P-Block Elements Ques 72

Question: Lead pipes are corroded quickly by

[AFMC 1981]

Options:

A) Dil. $ H_2SO_4 $

B) Conc. $ H_2SO_4 $

C) Acetic acid

D) Water

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Organic acids dissolve lead in presence of oxygen $ Pb+2CH_3COOH+\frac{1}{2}O_2\to Pb{{(CH_3COO)}_2}+H_2O $



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