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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)

H3BO3 or B(OH)3 is considered as an acid because its molecule

  1. A Combines with proton from water molecule
  2. B Accepts OH-from water, releasing a proton
  3. C Contains replaceable H+ion
  4. D Can donate proton easily
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(B) Accepts OH-from water, releasing a proton

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H3BO3 when reacts with the water then it takes the hydroxide ion from the water and formed the H+ ions. It decreases the concentration of hydroxide ions. So, due to this it acts as an acidic in nature. H3BO3+H2O→BOH4- + H+ Hence, H3BO3 or B(OH)3 is considered as…