Can't seem to match final answer

In summary, the conversation discusses a problem involving titration of a 0.958 mol dm-3 solution of H2SO4 with a 0.735 mol dm-3 solution of KOH. The question is asking for the volume of KOH required to reach the equivalence point. The options given are 7.0 ml, 10.9 ml, 13.0 ml, 17.5 ml, and 26.1 ml, with the correct answer believed to be 13.0 ml. However, the person asking the question is getting a different answer of 52 ml. They suggest double checking the problem statement for any errors and consulting with a "live face" for clarification.
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Can't seem to match final answer!

If 20.00 ml of a 0.958 mol dm-3 solution of H2SO4 is titrated with a 0.735 mol dm-3 solution of KOH, what volume is required to reach the equivalence point?
(a) 7.0 ml
(b) 10.9 ml
(c) 13.0 ml
(d) 17.5 ml
(e) 26.1 ml.
The answer is said to be C. but when i do it, with the correct ratios of 1:2, i keep getting a final of 52ml.
 
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No, I believe C is right.
 
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A problem statement that does not specify which "equivalence point" for polyprotic acids does not inspire confidence in text, instructor, or teaching assistants. That said, you're going to have to take it to a "live face" rather than the computer. You'll want to double check the problem statement for "dyslexing" of acid, base, volumes, and concentrations. Grad students are lazy, have always been, and always will be regarding the "freshening" of problem sets to defeat frat files --- this looks to be the case here.

You are correct for what you've posted as a problem statement and a "complete" neutralization.
 

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