Though lead is above hydrogen in the reactivity series, it does not react with dilute hydrochloric acid or dilute sulfuric acid.Give reason.
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Because the product, I.e. the chloride/ sulphate formed by such a reaction is insoluble, and stops any further reaction due to an insoluble coating.
Anonymous:
Got it, I just asked this question to follow up on my previous questions.
This time a good one, though - transformation shall I say?
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Good to know :)
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Lead on reacting with the above mentioned acids produces insoluble coating of lead sulphate and lead chloride and thus,do not produces Oxygen.
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