BOH3+NaOH⇌NaBO2+NaBOH4+H2O How can this reaction is made to proceed in forward direction ?
Addition of Cis−1,2− diol
Addition of Borax
Addition of trans −1,2− diol
Addition of Na2HPO4
Boric acid is neutralized by cis-1, 2-diol as a result the reaction proceed in forward reaction.