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Chemistry Hydrogen and Its Compounds ( Not in Syllabus ) Water or Hydride of Oxygen Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Lead pipes are not used for carrying drinking water because

A
They are covered with a coating of lead carbonate
B
They are corroded by air and moisture
C
Water containing dissolved air attacks lead forming soluble hydroxide
D
None of these

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C

Due to plumbosolvancy, lead dissolves in water to a small extent to form soluble hydroxide which is poisonous so lead pipe is not used for carrying drinking water.

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