P-Block Elements Ques 555

Question: Boric acid is polymeric due to

Options:

A) its acidic nature

B) the presence of hydrogen bonds

C) its monobasic .nature

D) its geometry

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

In Boric acid each B atom is $ sp^{2} $ hybridized and contains $ BO_3^{3-} $ units which are held together by hydrogen bonds.



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