Question

Which statement is true about tomato juice? A) It is an acid. B) It has a pH of 7.0. C) It is strongly basic in nature. D) It is a weak hydrophobic substance.

Answer 1

The answer is that A) It is an acid since it pH is less than 7

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is Option A.

Explanation:

Tomato is a citrus fruit which contains citric acid as a main chemical component.

The pH range for tomato juice is 4.1 to 4.6

This range lies in the range of acidic substances. Acids have a pH range of 0 to 6.9 and bases have a pH range of 7.1 to 14. Neutral solution has a pH of 7.

Hence, the correct answer is Option A.