When lemon juice is added to tea. the color becomes

Chapter 17, Problem 119AP

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When lemon juice is added to tea. the color becomes lighter. In part, the color change is due to dilution, but the main reason for the change is an acid-base reaction. What is the reaction?(Hint:Tea contains “polyphenols.” which are weak acids, and lemon juice contains citric acid.)

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