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.