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The p-Block Elements — Chemistry STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceChemistryThe p-Block Elements2 Marks
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What happens when.
Boric acid is added to water.
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When boric acid is added to water, it accepts electrons from ${}^-\text{OH}$ ion.
$\text{B(OH)}_3+2\text{HOH}\rightarrow \big[\text{B(OH)}_4\big]^{-}+\text{H}_3\text{O}^+$

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