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Which among the following is the correct composition of Borax?
Options
- ASodium, Boron, Magnesium and Hydrogen
- BSodium, Boron, Oxygen and Hydrogen
- CPotassium, Boron, Oxygen and Hydrogen
- DSodium, Boron, Nitrogen and Hydrogen
Correct answer
B. Sodium, Boron, Oxygen and Hydrogen
Step-by-step solution
Borax, chemically represented as Na ₂ ~B ₄ O ₇ . 10 H ₂ O , consists of sodium ( Na ) , boron (B), oxygen ( O ) , and hydrogen ( H ) . It is a white, crystalline mineral and a common household chemical known for its various uses, including as a cleaning agent, insecticide, and in the manufacture of glass and ceramics. Borax dissolves easily in water, forming an alkaline solution due to its basic nature.