You Have Two Beakers

Multiple Choice

You have two beakers. One contains a solution of HCl at pH = 1.0. The other contains a solution of NaOH at pH = 13. Into a third beaker, you slowly and cautiously pour 20 mL of the HCl and 20 mL of the NaOH. After complete stirring, the pH of the mixture will be

A) 2.0.
B) 12.0.
C) 7.0.
D) 5.0.
E) 9.0.