What Volume of KOH is Needed to Titrate H2SO4 Solution?

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To titrate 20.00 ml of 0.958 mol dm-3 H2SO4 with 0.735 mol dm-3 KOH, the required volume to reach the equivalence point is debated, with the answer suggested as 13.0 ml. However, some calculations yield a much higher volume of 52 ml, indicating confusion over the equivalence point for polyprotic acids. The problem statement lacks clarity, which raises concerns about the accuracy of the information provided. It's advised to verify the details of the acid, base, volumes, and concentrations to avoid errors. Overall, the discussion highlights the importance of precise problem statements in chemistry education.
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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.
 
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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