Lead pipes were used at one time for delivering drinking water. What is the maximum possible concentration of lead in this water if it comes from lead(II) hydroxide (Ksp = 2.8 *10-16) dissolving from the surface of the pipes? Note the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's limit on lead in drinking water is 7.2*10-8 M.
A) 4.1 * 10-6 M
B) 1.6 *10-8 M
C) 6.5 *10-6 M
D) 5.1*10-6 M
E) 8.3 F*10-9 M
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