Which of the following statements about ${H_3}B{O_3}$ is not correct

  • [AIPMT 1994]
  • 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

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