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Orthoboric acid

Question

Incorrect statement regarding orthoboric acid is

Easy

A

It is a Lewis acid
B

It is sparingly soluble in cold water
C

In aqueous solution it accepts hydroxyl ion from water
D

It has 3D network structure

Solution

It is an electrophile(Lewis acid);
It is sparingly soluble in water and highly soluble in hot water;
$B {(OH)}_{3} + {OH}^{-} \to {[B {(OH)}_{4}]}^{-} + H^{+};$
It has layered structure;

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