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Which sequence correctly represents the products obtained upon progressive heating of orthoboric acip Block Elements Chemistry Question

Question

Which sequence correctly represents the products obtained upon progressive heating of orthoboric acid ($H_3BO_3$)?

Answer: B

💡 Solution & Explanation

Orthoboric acid loses water sequentially on heating. At $100^\circ C$, it loses water to form metaboric acid ($HBO_2$). At $160^\circ C$, it forms tetraboric acid ($H_2B_4O_7$), and at red heat, it entirely dehydrates to boron sesquioxide ($B_2O_3$).

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