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