A) lead reacts with air to form litharge
B) lead reacts with water containing air to form \[Pb{{(OH)}_{2}}\]
C) a layer of lead dioxide is deposited over pipes
D) lead forms basic lead carbonate
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
Lead is readily corroded by water. It form lead hydroxide with water and oxygen present in it. It is called plumbosolvency. \[2Pb+2{{H}_{2}}O+{{O}_{2}}\xrightarrow{{}}2Pb{{(OH)}_{2}}\]
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