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Lead pipes are corroded quickly by...

Lead pipes are corroded quickly by

A

`dil.H_(2)SO_(4)`

B

`Conc. H_(2)SO_(4)`

C

acetic acid

D

water

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The correct Answer is:
C
Organic acids dissolve lead in presence of oxygen
`Pb+2CH_(3)COOH+1/2O_(2)toPb(CH_(3)COO)_(2) +H_(2)O`
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