$STATEMENT$-$1$: In water, orthoboric acid behaves as a weak monobasic acid. because

$STATEMENT$-$2$: In water, orthoboric acid acts as a proton donor.

  • [IIT 2007]
  • A

    Statement-$1$ is True, Statement-$2$ is True; Statement-$2$ is a correct explanation for Statement-$1$.

  • B

    Statement-$1$ is True, Statement-$2$ is True; Statement-$2$ is $NOT$ a correct explanation for Statement-$1$.

  • C

    Statement-$1$ is True, Statement-$2$ is False.

  • D

    Statement-$1$ is False, Statement-$2$ is True.

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