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Water transported through lead pipes becomes poisonous due to the formation of

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Pb(OH)2
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PbO
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PbO2
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Pb3O4
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Solution

The correct option is C PbO2
Long-term exposure to lead or its salts (especially soluble salts or the strong oxidant PbO2) can cause nephropathy, and colic-like abdominal pains. It may also cause weakness in fingers, wrists, or ankles. Lead exposure also causes small increases in blood pressure, particularly in middle-aged and older people and can cause anemia. Exposure to high lead levels can cause severe damage to the brain and kidneys in adults or children and ultimately cause death.

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