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Which of the following statements is not true regarding acids?

A.) Most fruits contain weak acids.
B.) Acids react with bases in neutralization reactions to produce water.
C.) Acids can be both highly and mildly corrosive.
D.) Active metals will react with acids in double replacement reactions.

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I believe the statement that is not true regarding acids is most likely D. Active metals will react with acids in double replacement reactions. It should be that reactive active metals will react with acids in single replacement reactions.
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"Active metals will react with acids in double replacement reactions" is the statement among the following statements that is not true regarding acids. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the last option or option "D". I hope that this answer has helped you.
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