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Lead dissolve most readily in...

Lead dissolve most readily in

A

Acetic acid

B

Nitric acid

C

Sulphuric acid

D

Hydrochloric acid

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The correct Answer is:
B
Pb is slightly affected by dilute HCl or `H_(2)SO_(4)` because of the formation of a crust of insoluble lead chloride or sulphate on the surface of the metal which protects it from further attack. It dissolves in acetic acid in the presence of oxygen.
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