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:

1. A

   Only 2

   Only 2. Both statements reverse pH: acids < 7, bases > 7.

2. B

   Neither 1 nor 2

   Neither 1 nor 2. Acid pH is less than 7; basic pH is more than 7.

3. C

   Both 1 and 2

   Both. Both limbs are inverted.

4. D

   Only 1

   Only 1. Acidic solutions have pH less than 7, not more.

Summary. Official key is (b) neither. Both pH statements are reversed. Also note: pH 7 — Neutral at 25 °C; Acid < 7 — More H+; Base > 7 — More OH−; pH scale — 0–14 usual aqueous.