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Boric acid is an acid because its molecule
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)NEETNEET 2016 (Phase 2)
Options:
  • A contains replaceable H+ ion.
  • B gives up a proton.
  • C accepts OH- from water releasing proton.
  • D combines with proton from water molecule.
Solution:
1678 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: accepts OH- from water releasing proton.
Boric acid is an acid because its molecule accepts OH(-) from water releasing proton. It acts as a Lewis acid because of the electron deficient nature of boron in boric acid. 

BOH3+H2O→BOH4-aq+H+(aq)

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