Lead pipes are not safe for carrying drinking water because water containing dissolved oxygen attacks lead thereby forming poisonous Pb (OH)2. Lead pipes are readily corroded by_________________?

A. Dilute HCI

B. Acetic acid

C. Concentrated H2SO4

D. None of these

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