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The correct statement(s) for orthoboric acid is/are:
 

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a
It behaves as a weak acid due to self ionisation
b
Acidity of its aqueous solution increases upon addition of ethylene glycol
c
It has planar structure due to hydrogen bonding
d
It is a weak electrolyte in water

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Correct option is B

BOH3+NaOH⇌ BOH4−+Na+BO2−+2H2OThe reversibility breaks due to the formation of complex.


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