MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic Chemistryp-Block (group 13 and 14)Boron and Its Compounds
H₃BO₃ is:
A.monobasic and weak Lewis acid✓ Correct
B.monobasic and weak Bronsted acid
C.monobasic acid and strong Lewis acid
D.tribasic acid and weak Bronsted acid
Explanation
Boric acid (H₃BO₃) is a monobasic and weak Lewis acid as it accepts a single hydroxide ion (OH⁻) on reacting water to form tetrahydroxyborate. 3 3 2 4 H BO H O B OH H - + + ® +