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Zero elasticity for demand curves

When any truly existed, then perfectly inelastic demand curves would include: (i) price elasticities of infinity and be horizontal. (ii) zero elasticity and be horizontal. (iii) a slope of one. (iv) price elasticities of infinity and would be vertical. (v) zero elasticity and be vertical.

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