MCQ
Aqueous solution of borax is $.........$ in nature:
- ANeutral
- BAcidic
- ✓Alkaline
- DNone
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
Alkaline
The aqueous solution is alkaline due to hydrolysis resulting into the formation of strong base $\ce{NaOH}$ and weak acid tetraboric acid.
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