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p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)

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How does orthoboric acid act as a Lewis acid?

How does orthoboric acid act as a Lewis acid?

Options

  1. ABy donating electrons to hydroxyl ions
  2. BBy accepting electrons from hydroxyl ions
  3. CBy releasing protons (H⁺) in water
  4. DBy forming strong covalent bonds with hydroxyl ions

Correct answer

B. By accepting electrons from hydroxyl ions

Step-by-step solution

Orthoboric acid acts as a Lewis acid by accepting electrons from hydroxyl ions.
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