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Which statements is not correct about H3BO3?
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)NEET
Options:
  • A It is a strong tribasic acid
  • B It has a layer structure in which planar BO3 units are joined by hydrogen bonds
  • C It is prepared by acidifying an aqueous solution of borax
  • D It does not act as proton donor but acts as a Lewis acid by accepting hydroxyl ion
Solution:
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The correct answer is: It is a strong tribasic acid
H3BO3 is orthoboric acid, it is weak monobasic Lewis acid of boron. It has a layer structure in which planar BO3 units are joined by hydrogen bonds.

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