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p-Block Elements - I
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Which of the following statements about ${H_3}B{O_3}$ is not correct
A
It is a strong 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 but acts as a Lewis acid by accepting hydroxyl ion
(AIPMT-1994)
Solution
It is weak monoprotic acid and it does not act as proton donor but removes proton from water.
Standard 11
Chemistry
