Equilibrium Question 113
Question: Orthoboric acid in aqueous medium is [AMU 2000]
Options:
A) Monobasic
B) Dibasic
C) Tribasic
D) All are correct
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ H_3BO_3+H_2O $ ⇌ $ {{[B{{(OH)}_4}]}^{-}}+{H^{+}} $
$ H_3BO_3 $ is a weak monobasic acid if does not act as a $ {H^{+}} $ donor but behaves as a Lewis acid.