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
When borax is dissolved in water it ionizes and hydrolysis of borate ion gives $O H^{-}$ (the hydroxyl ion) and boric acid. Since boric acid is a weak acid AND Na-OH is strong an alkali an aqueous solution of borax is alkaline in nature.

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