An aqueous solution of borax is :

neutral

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amphoteric

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basic

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acidic

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Solution

The correct option is C basic
An aqueous solution of borax $N a_{2} B_{4} O_{7}$ is basic in nature as it on hydrolysis produces $H_{3} B O_{3}$ (a weak
aci) and $N a O H$ (a strong base).
$N a_{2} B_{4} O_{7} + 7 H_{2} O \to 2 N a O H + 4 H_{3} B O_{3}$

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