With reference to 'acid and bases', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Acidic solutions have pH more than 7.
2. Basic solutions have pH less than 7.
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
- AOnly 1
- BBoth 1 and 2
- CNeither 1 nor 2
- DOnly 2
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Correct answer: (c) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
On the pH scale, acidic solutions have pH less than 7 and basic (alkaline) solutions have pH more than 7; pure water is neutral (pH = 7).
Both statements swap these conditions, so both are wrong.