KCET2017ChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
Addition of mineral acid to an aqueous solution of Borax, the following compound is formed
Options
- ABoron hydride
- BOrthoboric acid
- CMeta boric acid
- DPyroboric acid
Correct answer
B. Orthoboric acid
Step-by-step solution
Addition of mineral acid to an aqueous solution of Borax, orthoboric acid is formed. [ Na ₂ ~B ₄ O ₇+2 HCl +5 H ₂ O 4 H ₃ BO ₃+2 Na ]