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ChemistryComplete Pblock-p-Block 13,14Medium2 min
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Which of the following statements regarding boric acid is false-

Options:

Answer:
C
Solution:

Boric acid, , is a weak monobasic Lewis acid. It accepts ions from water, releasing ions, thus acting as a monobasic acid. However, it is not a monoprotic acid since it does not release its own H+ ion. It forms tetraboric acid on heating. It shows significant Back bonding.

 

Therefore, the false statement is C

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