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Q.

Boric acid is an acid because its molecule

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a

 combines with proton from water molecule. 

b

accepts OH- from water releasing proton

c

 gives up a proton 

d

 contains replaceable H+ion 

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

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When boric acid B(OH)3 reacts with H2O, it accepts a hydroxyl ion from water and releases protons. It acts as an acid.

B(OH)3+H2OB(OH)4+H+

 

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