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Lead pipes are not suitable for drinking...

Lead pipes are not suitable for drinking water, because :

A

Lead forms basic lead carbonate

B

Lead reacts with water containing air to form `Pb(OH)_2`

C

A layer of lead dioxide is deposited over pipes

D

Lead reacts with air ot form litharge

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The correct Answer is:
B
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