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Softening of lead refers to...

Softening of lead refers to

A

Conversion of lead to litharge

B

Conversion of lead to red lead

C

Removal of metallic impurities from lead

D

Washing lead with `HNO_3` followed by an alkali

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C
Hardness of lead is due to the metallic impurities present. Once we remove metallic impurities, lead becomes soft.
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