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

When borax is dissolved in water, it gives an alkaline solution. The alkaline solution consists the following products

  1. A NaOH & BH3
  2. B NaOH & H3BO3
  3. C NaHCO3 & H3BO3
  4. D Na2CO3 & H3BO3
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(B) NaOH & H3BO3

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When borax is dissolved in water it gives an alkaline solution. The alkaline solution consist OH- ions. When borax is dissolved in aqueous solution the formation of sodium borate and boric acid takes place which forms a strong base hence it is alkaline in nature. Borax has a…