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

An aqueous solution of boric acid is found to be weakly acidic in nature. This acidic character arises due to the following reasons.

A.It is a protic acid which donates protons in aqueous
B.It is a Lewis acid which abstracts OH– from water✓ Correct
C.It gives metaboric acid when dissolved in water.
D.It is prepared by reaction of borax with sulphuric
Explanation

3 3 2 4 H BO H O B OH H from water Q + + ® + ¯

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