In borax if m is number of hydroxy groups and 'n' is number of water molecules. What is the sum of m + n?

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In borax if m is number of hydroxy groups and 'n' is number of water molecules. What is the sum of m + n?

Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)JEE Main

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The correct answer is: 12

Borax is

N a_{2} [B_{4} O_{5} {(O H)}_{4}] 8 H_{2} O

m = 4, n = 8

m + n = 4 + 8 = 12

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