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.
