P Block Elements Question 450

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} $



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