BITSAT2017Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
When aqueous solutions of borax is acidified with HCl , we get
Options
- AB 2 H 6
- BH 3 BO 3
- CB 2 O 3
- DAll of these
Correct answer
B. H 3 BO 3
Step-by-step solution
When aqueous solution of borax Na 2 B 4 O 7 is acidified with HCl , we get H 3 BO 3 and NaCl as follows Na 2 B 4 O 7 Borox + 2 HCl + 5 H 2 O ⟶ 2 NaCl + 4 H 3 BO 3 Boric   acid Boric acid is not a proticacid it does not give H + ion accepts a pair of electrons and acts as a Lewis acid.