MCQ
Lead pipes are corroded quickly by
  • A
    Dil. ${H_2}S{O_4}$
  • B
    Conc. ${H_2}S{O_4}$
  • Acetic acid
  • D
    Water

Answer

Correct option: C.
Acetic acid
c
(c) Organic acids dissolve lead in presence of oxygen

$Pb + 2C{H_3}COOH + \frac{1}{2}{O_2} \to Pb{(C{H_3}COO)_2} + {H_2}O$

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