Lead pipes are not suitable for drinking water because

  • A
    $A$. $A$ layer of lead dioxide is deposited over pipes
  • B
    $B$. Lead reacts with air to form litharge
  • C
    $C$. Lead reacts with water containing air to form $Pb(OH)_2$
  • D
    $D$. Lead forms basic lead carbonate

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