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Citric acid (pKa1 = 3.13, pKa2 = 4.76, pKa3 = 6.40) is found in citrus fruit. Calculate the approximate pH of lemon juice, which is about 5% citric acid by mass.

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Approximate value of pH of lemon juice has been calculated using the data.

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Mean pKa = (pKa1 + pKa2 + pKa3)/3 = (3.13 + 4.76 + 6.40)/3 = 4.7633

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