Question

Which of the following statements concerning lead is false?
A) Lead is predominantly used to make electrodes in batteries.
B) Lead ions exist only in the +4 oxidation state.
C) Lead reacts with hydrochloric acid, but because lead(II) chloride is insoluble in water, the reaction soon stops.
D) Lead is commercially prepared by reducing lead(II) oxide with carbon monoxide.
E) Lead is commonly found in galena, a lead(II) sulfide mineral.

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