Titration of HCl and NaOH - pH after Neutralization

In a laboratory, a student is titrating a strong acid, hydrochloric acid (HCl), with a strong base, sodium hydroxide (NaOH). The student observes that the pH of the solution rapidly increases after the addition of a few milliliters of NaOH, indicating that neutralization is occurring. The chemical reaction can be represented as:

HCl (aq) + NaOH (aq) → NaCl (aq) + H₂O (l)

Based on this information, the student is interested in understanding the properties of the resulting solution after complete neutralization. Which of the following statements accurately describes the pH of the solution and its composition after the titration is complete?