Boric acid is an acid because its molecule :

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contains replaceable H+ ion

gives up a proton

accepts OH from water releasing proton

combines with proton from water molecule

answer is C.

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Boric acid is an acid because it's molecule is accepts OH from water releasing proton (H+).

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