NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
What is the glass-like material obtained when borax further heats up and solidifies?
Options
- ABoric acid
- BSodium metaborate anhydride
- CSodium borate
- DBorax bead
Correct answer
B. Sodium metaborate anhydride
Step-by-step solution
When borax further heats up, it turns into a transparent liquid, which solidifies into a glass-like material known as sodium metaborate anhydride.