MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Advanced ChemistryInorganic Chemistryp-Block (group 13 and 14)Boron and Its Compounds

Na B O .10H O Na B O X NaBO B O Y z D ¾¾® ¯ D + 39. (S) Borax is used as a cleansing agent because on dissolv- ing in water, it gives:

A.alkaline solution✓ Correct

B.acidic solution

C.bleaching solution

D.neutral solution

Explanation

Borax is a white crystalline solid with chemical formula 2 4 7 2 Na B O .10H O . Borax dissolves in water to give an alkaline solution. Therefore, it is used as cleansing agent. 2 4 7 2 3 3 Na B O 7H O 2NaOH 4H BO + ® +

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