7672Chemical EngineeringMedium
Lead pipes are not safe for carrying drinking water, because water, containing dissolved oxygen attacks lead thereby forming poisonous Pb(OH)2. Lead pipes are readily corroded by________?
AConcentrated H2SO4
BNone of these
CDilute HCl
DAcetic acid
Correct answer
D. Acetic acid
Explanation
The correct answer is Acetic acid.