NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
(b) What happens when Boric acid is added to water?
Options
- ABoric acid ionizes and releases H⁺ ions in water.
- BBoric acid undergoes hydrolysis to form boric acid ions.
- CBoric acid ionizes and releases OH⁻ ions in water.
- DBoric acid reacts with water to form boron hydroxide.
Correct answer
C. Boric acid ionizes and releases OH⁻ ions in water.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C) Boric acid ionizes and releases OH⁻ ions in water.