Q. Lead pipes are not suitable for drinking water because
A) A layer of lead dioxide is deposited over pipes
B) Lead forms basic lead carbonate
C) Lead reacts with water containing air to form $Pb(OH)_{2}$
D) Lead reacts with air to form litharge
Explanation
(c)
Lead react with water to form lead hydroxide $Pb(OH)_{2}$ hence, lead pipes are not suitable for drinking purpose
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.