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

Pick the correct statement. I. Borax is white crystalline solid containing \(\left[\mathrm{B}_4 \mathrm{O}_5(\mathrm{OH})_4\right]^{2-}\) units. II. Aqueous solution of borax is acidic in nature. III. Cobalt gives blue colour in borax bead test.

  1. A I and II
  2. B I and III
  3. C Only II
  4. D II and III
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(B) I and III

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I. Structural formula of borax \(\left(\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{~B}_4 \mathrm{O}_7 \cdot 10 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)\) is \(\mathrm{Na}_2\left[\mathrm{~B}_4 \mathrm{O}_5(\mathrm{OH})_4\right] \cdot 8 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \Rightarrow\) correct statement. II. Aqueous…