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Which of the following liquids has the highest pH? |
Orange juice Lemon juice Milk of magnesia Human blood |
Milk of magnesia |
The correct answer is option 3. Milk of magnesia. Among the options provided, the liquid with the highest pH is Milk of magnesia. Milk of magnesia is a suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water. Magnesium hydroxide is a strong base, and it typically has a pH greater than 7, making it alkaline. Orange juice, lemon juice, and human blood are more acidic in nature, with lemon juice being particularly acidic due to citric acid. |