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Question

State whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements.

Lemon water is basic in nature.


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True
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False
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Solution

The correct option is B False
  • Acids are acidic in nature since they have a pH lower than 7.
  • While basic have a pH value higher than 7.
  • Lemon contains citric acid.
  • Hence it is not considered a base.
  • lemon water is acidic in nature.

Hence, the given statement is false, and the correct statement is lemon water is acidic in nature.


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