P-Block Elements Ques 214

Question: How the reaction below can be made to proceed in forward direction? $ B{{(OH)}_3}+NaOH\to [NaB{{(OH)}_4}]or[NaBO_2+H_2O] $

Options:

A) Addition of borax

B) Addition of cis-1, 2-diol

C) Addition of trans-1, 2-diol

D) Addition of $ Na_2HPO_4 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Due to formation of chelated complex, the reaction proceeds in forward direction.



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