Which acid was used to get this graph?

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The discussion centers on determining the correct acid used to generate a specific pH graph in a titration scenario. The participant initially selected option C, reasoning that adding a strong base to a weak acid would not yield a strong curve. However, upon further analysis, they concluded that the concentration of H+ ions is 0.1 M, leading to the correct answer being option D. The initial pH of 1 indicates a high concentration of H+ ions, confirming the choice of acid.

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I chose C as if a strong "something" is added to a weak "something" then you won't get a strong curve. So acetic acid will be eliminated. If D or E was added, the equivalence point should have pH of 7 or less. Therefore I chose C. Is this correct? As the type of base and molarity of it is not indicated, I assumed it was NaOH and 1 M.

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Initial pH of 1 - what does it tell you about the concentration of the H+? About concentration of the acid?

Actually the shape of the curve (especially after the equivalence point) is wrong.
 
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This means the concentration of H+ is 0.1 M. Therefore D is the answer, right? So I guess the base and the graph curve aren't needed, only the initial pH.

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the concentration of H+ is 0.1 M. Therefore D is the answer

D, which says "1M"?
 
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Whoops, I meant C. Sorry and thanks!
 

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