Lead pipes are not safe for carraying drinking water, because water, containing dissolved oxygen attacks lead thereby forming poisonous Pb(OH)2. Lead pipes are readily corroded by
A. Dilute HCl
B. Acetic acid
C. Concentrated H2SO4
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
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