Borax has the molecular formula
$Na_2[B_4O_3(OH)_4].6H_2O$
$Na_2[B_4O_5(OH)_4].6H_2O$
$Na_2[B_4O_5(OH)_4].8H_2O$
$Na_2[B_4O_6(OH)_2].8H_2O$
In the extraction of aluminium the electrolyte is
The tendency of $BF_3, BCl_3$ and $BBr_3$ to behave as Lewis acid decreases in the sequence
Explain the following:
$(1)$ $Tl (NO_3)_2$ acts as an oxidizing agent.
$(2)$ Carbon shows catenation property but lead does not.
Given below are two statements :
Statement $I$ : Boron is extremely hard indicating its high lattice energy
Statement $II$ : Boron has highest melting and boiling point compared to its other group members.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
What is not true about borax ?