Which of the following statements associated with the pH meter is incorrect? (A) The pH meter should include a working electrode, a reference electrode, and a counter electrode. (B) The pH meter is unable to determine the pH of 0.1 M NaOH. (C) Silver chloride-coated silver wire is commonly used as a reference electrode in the pH meter. (D) The glass membrane must be hydrated. (E) The difference in potential between the inner and outer layers is the boundary potential.

Which of the following statements associated with the pH meter is incorrect? (A) The pH meter should include a working electrode, a reference electrode, and a counter electrode. (B) The pH meter is unable to determine the pH of 0.1 M NaOH. (C) Silver chloride-coated silver wire is commonly used as a reference electrode in the pH meter. (D) The glass membrane must be hydrated. (E) The difference in potential between the inner and outer layers is the boundary potential.

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