Consider the titration curve describing the titration of a strong acid by addition of a strong base. Which of the following statements is incorrect?a.The equivalence point is at pH = 7.0.b.The pH is lower at the end of the titration than at the beginning.c.The pH increases rapidly around the equivalence point.d.At the equivalence point, the only species present are water and a neutral salt.e.The pH does not increase very rapidly at the beginning of the titration.

Option b is the only incorrect statment.Explanation:Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4:

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Consider the titration curve describing the titration of a strong acid by addition of a strong base. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

a.	The equivalence point is at pH = 7.0.
b.	The pH is lower at the end of the titration than at the beginning.
c.	The pH increases rapidly around the equivalence point.
d.	At the equivalence point, the only species present are water and a neutral salt.
e.	The pH does not increase very rapidly at the beginning of the titration.