What is true about orthoboric acid in aqueous medium?

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What is true about orthoboric acid in aqueous medium?

Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)NEET

Options:

A Monobasic
B Dibasic
C Tribasic
D All are correct

Solution:

1411 Upvotes Verified Answer

The correct answer is: Monobasic

H_{3} {BO}_{3} + H_{2} O ⇌ {[{B(OH)}_{4}]}^{-} + H^{+}

H_{3} B O_{3}

is a weak monobasic acid it does not act as a

H^{+}

donor but behaves as a Lewis acid.

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