Lead is unaffected by water because:

Of poor shielding effect

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Of its metallic nature

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Of formation of a protective oxide film

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Of large covalent radius

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The correct option is C
Of formation of a protective oxide film

Lead is unaffected by water because of formation of a protective oxide film.

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