P-Block Elements Ques 527

Question: B(OH)3+NaOHNaBO2+Na[B(OH)4+H2O How can this reaction is made to proceed in forward direction?

Options:

A) addition of cis 1,2-diol

B) addition of borax

C) addition of trans 1,2-diol

D) addition of Na2HPO4

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

H3BO3 acts as weak monobasic Lewis acid. B(OH)3+NaOHNa[B(OH)4] On addition of cis-1, 2-diol in H3BO3 solution, acidic strength of H3BO3 increases due to chelation effect.



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