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In borax bead test, which of the following compound is formed
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Options:
  • A Meta borate
  • B Tetra borate
  • C Double oxide
  • D Ortho borate
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Meta borate
$\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{~B}_4 \mathrm{O}_7 .10 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \xrightarrow[-10 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}]{ } \mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{~B}_4 \mathrm{O}_7$$\xrightarrow{\Delta} 2 \mathrm{NaBO}_2+\mathrm{B}_2 \mathrm{O}_3$
$\mathrm{CuO}+\mathrm{B}_2 \mathrm{O}_3 \rightarrow \mathrm{Cu}\left(\mathrm{BO}_2\right)_2$
(Copper meta borate blue)

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