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Lead does not dissolve in concentrated H...

Lead does not dissolve in concentrated HCl because

A

A surface coating of PbO is formed

B

The reaction is kinetically unfavourable

C

A surface coating of `PbCl_2` is formed

D

A protective layer of `PbCl_4` is formed

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The correct Answer is:
C
Pb does not dissolve in conc. HCl due to the formation of surface coating of `PbCl_2`.
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