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13 Nov 2021
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Here in this question we have been provided with a metal i.e Lead () and we need to find out whether or not it could be dissolved in .
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Step 1.
If a metal dissolves in acid it needs to be oxidized.
In order to get oxidized, it must have good replacing power.
Strong reducing metals replace hydrogen gas from an acidic solution.
If metal replaces hydrogen gas in an acidic solution then it will get oxidized and will dissolve in the acid.
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