Which one of the following statements about H 3 B O 3 is not correct ? Options: A . &nbsp It is a tribasic acid B . &nbsp It is prepared by acidifying an aqueous solution of borax C . &nbsp It has a layer structure in which planar B O 3 units are joined by hydrogen bonds D . &nbsp It does not act as proton donor as it acts as a Lewis acid by accepting hydroxyl ion

Which one of the following statements about H3BO3 is not correct ?

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Which one of the following statements about $H_{3} B O_{3}$ is not correct ?

Options:

A . It is a tribasic acid

B . It is prepared by acidifying an aqueous solution of borax

C . It has a layer structure in which planar

B O_{3}

units are joined by hydrogen bonds

D . It does not act as proton donor as it acts as a Lewis acid by accepting hydroxyl ion

Answer: Option A
:
A

$H_{3} B O_{3}$ is weak monobasic acid

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