NTA Abhyas 2020
- Exam
- NTA Abhyas
- Year
- 2020
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
NTA Abhyas 2020 · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Which of the following statements regarding boric acid is false -
Which of the following statements regarding boric acid is false -

Options
- AIt acts as a tribasic acid
- BIt has a planar structure
- CIt acts as a monobasic acid
- DIt is soluble in hot water
Correct answer
A. It acts as a tribasic acid
Step-by-step solution
Boric acid is a lewis acid,when it is dissolved in water, it accepts from water rather than donating to the water. So,~ it is false.
It has a planar structure.

It acts as a monobasic acid:
It is soluble in hot water.
It has a planar structure.

It acts as a monobasic acid:
It is soluble in hot water.