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NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

Is boric acid a protic acid? Explain.

Options

  1. AYes, boric acid is a protic acid because it donates a proton (H⁺ ion) in solution.
  2. BNo, boric acid is not a protic acid because it does not donate a proton (H⁺ ion) in solution.
  3. CYes, boric acid is a protic acid because it accepts a proton (H⁺ ion) in solution.
  4. DNo, boric acid is not a protic acid because it accepts a proton (H⁺ ion) in solution.

Correct answer

A. Yes, boric acid is a protic acid because it donates a proton (H⁺ ion) in solution.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (A) Yes, boric acid is a protic acid because it donates a proton (H⁺ ion) in solution.

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