Lead pipes are readily corroded by:

water

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acetic acid

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conc.

H_{2} S O_{4}

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dil.

H_{2} S O_{4}

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Solution

The correct option is D acetic acid
Corrosion of lead is strongly accelerated by traces of acetic acid. Acetic acid in the presence of oxygen rapidly attacks lead and produces very soluble lead(II) acetate which precludes the use of lead to process or store wine or fruit juice.

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