Why is pH of pure water 7?

Concentration of hydroxide ion and hydrogen ion is equal

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Concentration of hydroxide ion and hydrogen ion is zero

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Concentration of hydroxide ion is more and hydrogen ion is less

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None of above

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The correct option is C Concentration of hydroxide ion and hydrogen ion is equal
pH is a scale used to determine the concentration of hydrogrn ions in a solution. The pH of pure water is seven. Concentration of hydroxide ion and hydrogen ion is equal in pure water making it neutral.

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