Boric acid is polymeric due to

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p-Block Elements - I

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Boric acid is polymeric due to

A

its acidic nature

B

the presence of hydrogen bonds

C

its monobasic nature

D

its geometry

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Boric acid is polymeric because of the presence of hydrogen bonds. In the given figure, the dotted lines represent hydrogen bonds. (figure)

Standard 11

Chemistry

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